Perugina, the legendary Italian Chocolatier, showcases its iconic Baci confections with demonstrations by Master Chocolatier, Vivien Reimbelli at the 2014 Fancy Food Show to be held at Jacob Javitz Center, New York City from June 29 – July 1.

Reimbelli will be making a special appearance, travelling from Italy to NYC especially for the Summer Fancy Food Show where he'll be on-hand demonstrating LIVE his signature dessert creation that combines Italy's most popular exports: chocolate and olive oil.

Reimbelli has developed a signature ganache that uses olive oil instead of dairy cream to create an ethereal taste experience. The result delivers extraordinary chocolate flavor and a show-stopping velvety texture.

"I'm so excited to share this taste sensation with attendees at the Summer Fancy Food Show," says Reimbelli. "Chocolate & olive oil are Italy's most popular culinary exports and using two of its finest brands, Perugina and Colavita, I've been able to create what I believe to be the next great taste sensation." With current consumer trends heavily focused on a combination of sweet and savory, Reimbelli's combination of Mediterranean flavor profiles seems like a sure bet. The ganache will be served with a single Baci confection.

Perugina will also be showcasing its newly debuted Double Layer Baci Perugina candy bar. Inspired by Perugina's signature Baci confection, the decadent bar combines Perugina's legendary Luisa Dark chocolate, made of 51% cacao, with a layer of gianduia (luscious milk chocolate, whipped and blended with ground hazelnuts) that is chock full of whole toasted hazelnuts. Just like the original Baci (the Italian word for "kisses"), which include a message of love inside each wrapper, Perugina's new Baci candy bar includes a special love note as an integral part of its packaging. A premium creation that engages the senses with a combination of flavors, the Baci Perugina Double Layer candy bar also combines a variety of textures: the crispy, snap of Luisa Dark, the smooth gianduia and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts. Each ingredient contributes to a truly indulgent chocolate experience. The bar weighs 5.2 ounces (150 grams) and is scored for easy breaking into seven individual serving pieces.

Perugina remains Italy's #1 brand of chocolate and America's leading authentic Italian chocolate brand with each and every product still 100% made in Italy. The company will be showcasing several new Baci products at the show in addition to previewing its 2014 Holiday Collection at the event.

The products featured will include:

• Baci –nearly 100 years after its creation, the Baci recipe remains virtually unchanged: silky dark chocolate envelopes a heart of gianduia (luscious milk chocolate, whipped and blended with freshly chopped hazelnuts) and crowned with a whole hazelnut.

o NEW Baci Perugina Dark & White Baci Boxed Assortment – the best of both worlds

o Baci Perugina chocolate filled Champagne Bottle

o Assorted SKU's of Baci Original & Baci White boxed chocolates with red holiday bow

o 3-D Christmas Tree Novelty Package – available in Baci Dark and Baci White varieties

o Baci Tube – the ideal stocking stuffer containing 7 vertically stacked Baci
• Pralines – assorted chocolate pralines make the perfect holiday gift when packaged for the recipient in a lovely novelty handbag with gold ribbon handle. The pralines come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are filled with delicious cream centers in milk chocolate mousse, amaretto, gianduia and vanilla flavors.
• Perugina Milk Chocolate & Dark Chocolate Truffles – crafted from the finest raw materials, carefully selected from certified origin, both varieties are dusted with premium cocoa powder.

• Panettone and Pandoro – classic Italian yeast breads
o Panettone – an Italian holiday classic made with candied orange, citron, lemon zest and raisins
o Pandoro – traditionally shaped like an 8-pointed star, its vanilla icing is meant to resemble the snowy peaks of the Italian Alps
• Perugina Chocolate Bar Collection

o Limoncello – pairing one of Italy's most popular liquors with Perugina's world-famous dark chocolate in a nod to its Italian roots

o 85% Cacao – reflects current consumer trends favoring extra dark chocolate due to the flavor experience as well as the health benefits

o Other Perugina premium bars include:
 Milk Chocolate
 Milk Chocolate with Caramelized Almonds
 Milk Chocolate with Caramelized Hazelnuts
 Cappuccino
 White
 Bittersweet (70%)
 Luisa Dark(51%) Chocolate
 Dark Chocolate with Caramelized Almonds
 Baci Perugina Double Layer Candy Bar – Luisa Dark and Milk Chocolate varieties

"Each and every Perugina confection remains 100% Italian- made in the heart of Italy from only the finest ingredients," says Davide Capitani, Perugina Export Manager for North America. "Perugina is a premium brand committed to its Italian heritage but always with an eye to the future and we continue to respond to consumers' evolving tastes and preferences with new innovations like the Double Layer Baci Perugina candy bar and trendsetting recipes like Chef Reimbelli's olive-oil infused ganache."

"Say I love you the Italian way" with Perugina, Booth #836 at the Summer Fancy Food Show, and be sure to visit our website at www.Perugina.com.