Vosges (chocolatier)
| Founded | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Katrina Markoff |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Products | Chocolate |
Vosges Haut-Chocolat is a Chicago-based luxury chocolate maker, founded in 1998 by Katrina Markoff, that offers varieties flavored with spices, bacon, and other ingredients.[1] It is owned by La Montagne Holdings.[2]
The company produces many unique flavor combinations, including Red Fire Chocolat, made with Mexican chilis, cinnamon and dark chocolate[3], Black Pearl Chocolat made with ginger, black sesame seeds and dark chocolate[4], and Mo's Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar.[1][5] A novelty at the time, it started a trend.[6]
The company features different gourmet chocolates at their Chicago boutiques.[7]
Vosges offers flavors including Red Fire Toffee, Red Fire Spice, and a Oaxaca blend.[8] Huffington Post's reviewers also gave the chocolates high marks, noting the unusual offerings, such as Wild Tuscan Fennel Pollen, with Floral Anise, and Ginger plus Fresh Wasabi, with Black Sesame Seeds.[9]
Further reading
- Fortune Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your Career by Leigh Gallagher and Daniel Roberts, TI Incorporated Books (2013)
- Look at More: A Proven Approach to Innovation, Growth, and Change by Andy Stefanovich, Wiley (2011)
- Cooking Up a Business: Lessons from Food Lovers who Turned Their Passion Into a Career—and how You Can, Too by Rachel Hofstetter, Perigree Books (2013)
References
- ^ a b Anderson, Becky (2012-07-10). "Sweet success: Building an empire from chocolate | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ "After making a splash in luxury chocolate, Vosges' founder preps her next act". Crain's Chicago Business. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ "Bar Chocolate Review". the C-spot. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ "The Nibble: Vosges Chocolate Bars - Vosges Haut Chocolat Exotic Chocolate Bars - Coconut Curry Chocolate, Wasabi Ginger Chocolate, Ancho Chipotle Chocolate, Almond Sea Salt Chocolate - Product Review - THE NIBBLE Specialty Food Magazine". www.thenibble.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ Scott-Thomas, Caroline (2008-11-26). "Chocolate covered bacon or chicken skin? Sophisticated, says Mintel". ConfectioneryNews.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ Pugh, Bruno (2026-01-27). "15 Chocolate Brands That Use Premium Ingredients". Housely. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ Candy Industry Magazine -> accessmylibrary.com
- ^ Top Gift List for a Latino Valentine's Day 2/10/2009 My Latino Voice
- ^ Leland, Karen (2010-04-12). "10 Top Dark Chocolates For Valentine's Day". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2026-02-09.