House of Brussels Announces Packaging and Distribution Agreement with Bath & Body Works.HOUSTON -- House of Brussels Chocolates ("Brussels" or "HBSL") (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: HBSL), today announced a packaging and distribution agreement for its Schokinag European Drinking Chocolate with Bath & Body Works, a division of Limited Brands (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability ). Under terms of the agreement, Bath & Body Works will distribute an exclusively designed 6-ounce serving of Schokinag Drinking Chocolate in four separate flavors throughout its 1,600 retail locations. The collectible packaging, modeled after a French coffee canister, will be sold in gift sets as well as individually beginning in October 2005. Schokinag is a privately held, family-owned chocolate company based in Southern Germany. In December 2004, House of Brussels Chocolates signed a multi-year co-packing and distribution agreement with Schokinag Chocolate North America Inc. Under terms of the agreement, House of Brussels Chocolates is responsible for the packing, marketing, selling and distributing Schokinag's entire line of baking chocolate, including their 7-flavor European Drinking Chocolate line. Grant Peterson, Chief Executive Officer of House of Brussels Chocolates stated, "This agreement is a tremendous opportunity for both our company and our Schokinag product line. Bath & Body Works is a world class retailer with 1,600 locations nationwide that is currently executing a very aggressive growth strategy. We are extremely excited to be associated with a powerful brand name such as Bath & Body Works and look forward to significantly broadening exposure of our Schokinag Drinking Chocolate through this relationship. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore additional opportunities aimed at creating new streams of revenue and further diversifying our operations." Mr. Petersen added, "We believe our future prospects have never been brighter and in an effort to build awareness of House of Brussels Chocolates within the investment community we have retained Integrated Corporate Relations, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control a national Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. and Communications firm. We look forward to working closely with them to capitalize on our positive momentum and maximize value for our shareholders." About House of Brussels Chocolates Inc. (www.brusselschocolates.com) For more than 20 years, House of Brussels Chocolates has manufactured and distributed high-end, award-winning chocolates. HBSL's signature product is the chocolate hedgehog, which marries the traditional Belgian symbol of good luck (i.e., the hedgehog) with taste (i.e., chocolate) for a strong customer appeal. In addition to its house brands, HBSL creates custom packaging, shaping and sizing as well as private labels for numerous North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. retailers. DeBas Chocolatier choc·o·la·tier n. 1. One who makes or sells chocolate. 2. A place where chocolate is made or sold. [French, from chocolat, chocolate, from Spanish chocolate , a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of HBSL, produces the Company's artisan chocolates. Every piece of DeBas chocolate is handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft to be a true work of art that is distinctly superior in quality and taste. DeBas is also famous for its panned chocolate products such as chocolate-covered coffee beans, fruits and nuts. The DeBas factory is certified as organic by the State of California, in addition to being Orthodox Kosher certified. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. : Certain statements in this news release regarding future expectations and plans may be regarded as "forward looking statements" as defined by federal law. Although the Company believes such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially different. Any such statements are made in reliance on the "safe harbor" protections provided under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. They are subject to various risks, including uncertainties regarding timing, and capital availability, as discussed in detail in House of Brussels quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC. |
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