The History of Snacking Chocolate
Established in 2013, barkTHINS bridges the gap between indulgent chocolate and everyday snacking. It’s why we created our very own category: Snacking Chocolate. And there is only one true snacking chocolate. Hint, hint… It’s barkTHINS, the delicious dark chocolate filled with your favorite wholesome ingredients that’s specifically designed for you to snack on.
Inspired by chocolate-covered treats sampled on a trip to Germany, barkTHINS took simple ingredients like nuts, fruit, and pretzels and combined them with delicious fair trade dark chocolate and a touch of sea salt. The jagged bark pieces are perfect for a mid-day snack, an afternoon bite, or a nibble at an evening get-together. Oh, and they’re also perfect pretty much any other time of day as well.
Everyone wants to feel good about their choices, especially when it comes to what you eat. Whether you begin each day on the spin bike or are simply being a little more mindful of how you snack, the reassurance of making better choices is important. barkTHINS brings that mindset into everyday snacking by providing a chocolate truly designed for the occasion. We continue to explore the delicious snacking possibilities that are out there, and we can’t wait for you to try what barkTHINS brings you next.
BARKTHINS Frequently Asked Questions
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A Fair Trade chocolate label guarantees that the farmers who grow the cocoa beans we use in our chocolate are getting paid a fair price, following good agricultural practices, and investing in their farms and communities. All of our dark chocolate flavors are certified by the Fair Trade USA organization. To learn more, visit: www.fairtradeusa.org
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No. Some barkTHINS products contain tree nuts as part of the product offering. All barkTHINS are produced and packed in facilities that manufacture products containing peanuts and tree nuts.
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No, some barkTHINS flavors are not gluten free because they contain wheat. No barkTHINS flavors carry a gluten free label claim. Explore other gluten free Hershey products.
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Yes, barkTHINS are OUD Certified by the Orthodox Union. To learn more, visit www.oukosher.org
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No, because they contain milk ingredients.
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We recommend that all of our customers store barkTHINS in a cool, dry place.
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If they remain sealed, barkTHINS will stay fresh for 12 months from the time they’re produced. For your convenience, the ‘best by’ date can be found on the back of the bag. But let’s be honest—can you hang onto them for that long?
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barkTHINS snacking chocolates were first launched in 2013, by Ripple Brand Collective, LLC.
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Scott Semel, the founder and CEO of Ripple Brand, was the inventor of barkTHINS treats.
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Yes. The Hershey Company sustainably sources its cocoa that's certified by Fair Trade U.S.A. and barkTHINS candy is non-GMO certified.
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The Hershey Company purchased Ripple Brand Collective, LLC, maker of barkTHINS snacking chocolates, in 2016.
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The most popular flavor is crisp dark chocolate and almond bark treats with barkTHINS dark chocolate and pretzels closely behind!
