Here is everything related to the famous Godiva chocolate

Here's all about the famous Godiva chocolate.

Godiva chocolate, the golden standard in the world of chocolate manufacturing. Founded in Belgium in 1926, Godiva was later acquired by the Yıldız Holding company, the owner of the Turkish Ülker Group. Godiva owns more than 600 stores around the world, including in the United States, Canada, Asia, and others.

Who is Lady Godiva?

In the 11th century AD, Lady Godiva, the wife of Lord Leofric, lived with her husband in Coventry Castle in England. Her husband was a tyrannical ruler, disregarding the welfare of his subjects. In contrast, Lady Godiva, a noblewoman, was renowned for her great generosity and her assistance to the poor among the people.

Lady Godiva's Story

One day, the Lord imposed taxes on the people, which displeased his wife, Lady Godiva. She tried repeatedly to persuade him to revoke his decision, but her attempts always failed. Upon witnessing her insistence, the Lord asked her to refrain from interfering in his governance affairs. He demanded that she ride through the city streets completely naked on a horseback, in exchange for repealing the taxes upon her return.

The surprise was immense when Lady Godiva agreed to the challenge in order to help the poor people. On the morning of the following day, the bells rang, and Lady Godiva prepared to leave the castle. The news spread throughout the city, and the inhabitants agreed not to leave their homes, closing all doors and windows in their houses and shops until Lady Godiva's ride through the city was over.

Everyone complied with the agreement except for one tailor who tried to peek from his window, only to find that he had lost his sight and was blinded before Lady Godiva's passage. The Lord couldn't believe what happened and how the people of the city helped his wife fulfill the challenge.

After confirming that his wife had completed the task, the Lord was compelled to fulfill his promise. He revoked his decision and canceled the taxes imposed on the poor. Lady Godiva became a legend immortalized in English history.

Godiva Chocolate Historically

Joseph Draps founded the Godiva brand in 1926 in Brussels, Belgium, in homage to the English legend Lady Godiva. Draps opened the first Godiva store outside Belgium in Paris in 1958. The brand's logo, featuring Lady Godiva riding her horse while fulfilling the challenge, became the official emblem of Godiva chocolate up to the present day.

Godiva's products reached the United States and beyond, becoming available in upscale luxury shopping centers. The company's sales of Godiva chocolate alone reached $500 million in 2007.

On December 20 of the same year, an agreement was announced to sell Godiva to Yıldız Holding, based in Istanbul, Turkey, the company that owns Ülker Group, one of the largest chocolate and food manufacturing companies in the world, for $850 million.

Godiva Chocolate: Each Piece Tells a Story

Godiva chocolate is one of the finest types of Belgian chocolate. Godiva boasts that each piece and edition of this chocolate has its own symbolism and story to tell.

For example, Godiva's Noir chocolate represents the first piece of chocolate ever made by Draps, the founder of the original chocolate company. Godiva's Lait chocolate is made from coffee ganache and engraved with a feather mark inspired by the movie Gone with the Wind released in 1939.

Godiva's Ecusson caramel chocolate is engraved with a lion mark to commemorate the occasion of Godiva chocolate being adopted by the Belgian Royal Court in 1968.

Popular Godiva Chocolate Products

• Godiva Red Chocolate, 96 pieces
• Godiva Salted Caramel Chocolate
• Godiva Blue Chocolate Neapolitan, 120 pieces
• Godiva Golden Chocolate Neapolitan, 56 pieces
• Godiva Red Seni Seviyorum Chocolate, 56 pieces
• Dark Chocolate Godiva Fingers, 8 pieces
• Godiva Blue Hotel Chocolate (Godiva Blue)
• Godiva Caramel Chocolate Bars

Other Godiva Products

• Godiva biscuits
• Godiva cocoa
• Godiva coffee
• Godiva ice cream
• Godiva strawberry
• Godiva baby shower favors
• Godiva hot chocolate
• Godiva Red Chocolate

Godiva Chocolate Prices

Prices for Godiva chocolate vary from one type to another, but generally, it is considered one of the higher-priced chocolates compared to others, due to its heritage, production methods, and quality ingredients.

Prices for Godiva chocolate can start from $10 for bars and chocolate fingers and can go up to around $75 for a box of premium Godiva chocolates as gifts for various occasions.

Is Godiva Chocolate Halal?

Godiva chocolate is considered halal, free from all types of alcohol and pork derivatives.

Buying Godiva Chocolate Online

Chocolate enthusiasts, especially those fond of Godiva chocolate, can get all original Godiva products at the best possible price with fast shipping and secure encrypted payment through Sweet Saray store, the largest store in securing and delivering high-quality Turkish products worldwide.

Sources: Almrsal, Wikipedia, Syrian Researchers.