GLENVIEW, Ill. — Americans are expected to spend nearly $300 million on chocolate this Valentine's Day, but only a lucky portion will be able to find new PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE, the creamy chocolate spread from the makers of PHILADELPHIA cream cheese just now making its way onto supermarket shelves.*
"This blend of real chocolate and rich PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread pairs so well with strawberries and other Valentine delights that we're anticipating high demand," said Richard Bode, Brand Manager for PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE. "Unfortunately, it's so new that it's a little hard to find."
Readers of USA Today will find a full page, four color ad in today's edition of the paper apologizing for the lack of PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE on a day renowned for chocolate treats.
"The ad is directed toward men as a bit of fun, but we should be apologizing to everyone who wants to enjoy PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE chocolate spread on Valentine's Day," said Bode. "We're taking measures to help INDULGENCE lovers get their hands on the product, like setting up product giveaways."
Information about product giveaways available at:
Facebook.com/LoveMyPhilly: Visit the brand Facebook page for periodic updates and to share where you've found PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE
Check out these blogs for a chance to win personal sampling cups of milk and dark chocolate varieties: $5 Dinners, The Happy Housewife, For the Mommas, Goodlife Eats, etc., and Eat At Home Cooks
InTouch Weekly URL: Enter for a chance to win an indulgent Valentine's Day prize pack including PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE and a $100 American Express gift card
Facebook.com/AllYouMagazine: Visit the All You Facebook page on February 22, 2012 for a PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE-inspired Oscar Party
PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE, made in milk, dark and white chocolate varieties, is expected to be widely available at most major grocers by mid-March. It can be paired with fruit, cookies, salty snacks or even eaten plain on a spoon. Look for it in the cream cheese section. More information about this unique chocolate spread at spreadphilly.com.
*According to MINTEL, Seasonal Chocolate – US, August 2011
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