Ong Chin Huat gets a taste of Godiva chocolates at their newest store at Nu Sentral Mall in Kuala Lumpur
The official launch of the store took place recently and was officiated by Mr Joerg Hontheim, General Manager F&B and Mr Julian Levy, Chief Operating Officer of Valiram Group, together with Mr Jochen Anthierens, Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of Belgium, Managing Director of GODIVA Pacific Rim & China, Mr John Holmberg, Sales Operations Director of GODIVA Pacific Rim, Mr Chris Choi, GODIVA Chef Chocolatier Pacific Rim, Mr Philippe Daue and GODIVA Marketing & Merchandising Director, Pacific Rim & China, Ms Carmen Chiu. The ribbon cutting saw the Directors raise their glasses for a toast together with all the guests.
Mr Joerg Hontheim, Valiram’s General Manager of F&B said, “The opening of the new GODIVA store in Nu Sentral shows the promising demand for luxury chocolate in the country. We are confident that the brand will continue to flourish and fulfill the penchant for all chocolate lovers in Malaysia.
“This new store, in the thriving heart of Kuala Lumpur, is not only a major step of GODIVA’s developing strategy in Malaysia, but more importantly, it is also a significant step in GODIVA’s quest of sharing the Belgian chocolate culture across Pacific Rim Region,” said Mr John Holmberg, Managing Director of GODIVA Pacific Rim & China.
GODIVA Chocolatier produces many different chocolate pieces that fall into eight basic flavours: praliné, ganache, nuts, caramel, carrés, truffles, fruits and dipping. The chocolates are often mixed and matched to create a wide range of collections not only as festive holiday presents for loved ones and friends, but also as the ultimate gift of self-indulgence. Moreover, in Malaysia, GODIVA also offers other product lines including: Luxury Box, Gold Collection Gift Box, Truffe Collection Gift Box, delightful biscuits, and wedding/party collections. In Addition, GODIVA produces seasonal and limited edition chocolates with special packaging for all major holidays.
The Legend of Lady GODIVA
When Lady Godiva, wife of Lord Leofric, protested against the taxation of his subjects, she agreed to ride through the streets of Coventry “clad in naught but her long tresses”, and so long as the residents remained in shuttered buildings their tax burden would be lifted. The following morning she made her famous ride and, despite being the ultimate temptation, the citizens graciously remained indoors. Leofric kept his word and reduced the taxes to the delight of his subjects, ensuring Godiva’s legendary status throughout the centuries.
The company has a presence in more than 80 countries with distribution in over 500 boutiques, Global Travel Retail, department and specialty stores, and online. GODIVA offers a range of chocolate creations and is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the Belgian tradition. From its famous truffles and shell-molded chocolate pieces to its European-style biscuits, individually wrapped chocolates, gourmet coffees, hot cocoa and other indulgences, GODIVA is committed to bringing the ultimate chocolate experience to the world.