Godiva Dark Chocolate in a Nutshell
It is quite common for godiva dark chocolate to be sold throughout the world. Have you ever wondered how this well-known brand came to be? Where did the name come from? Our article in this issue will take you on a time machine and point you toward all there is to know about the Godiva chocolate brand. Why did Godiva chocolates start and where did it come from Belgian chocolate company Godiva, founded in 1926 by Pierre Draps, was acquired by the Turkish Yıldız Holding in November 2007 and continues today under the same name. Under the present name, Pierre Draps opened the first shop he and his family opened in the Grand Place in Brussels. Legend has it that the name Lady Godiva was inspired by her. Founded in 1958, the company's first shop outside of Belgium was located in Paris. Eventually, in 1966, the company's products found their way to the United States, where they were only available at shopping centers. Within a year, New York City's Fifth Avenue became home t