Because Who Doesn’t Like Chocolate?

By Jo-Lynne on March 10, 2010.

This giveaway is closed. The winning numbers are 13, 9, 54, 50 — congratulations Carrie, Jennifer, melanie and Mary B.

Way back before Christmas (yeah, procrastinate much?) the folks from Ritter Sport offered to send me a box of chocolate.  Clearly there was no decision making involved here.  I promptly said yes please and thank you and agreed to write a review in exchange for the opportunity sample a variety of chocolates.  We enjoyed our chocolates very much, but I am just now getting around to writing a review.

I received an assortment of Ritter Sport chocolates including milk chocolate, dark chocolate. milk chocolate with almonds, and a yogurt.  The milk chocolate with almonds was my favorite.  My husband preferred the dark.  And the kids, well, they weren’t choosy; on the rare occasion we allowed them to get near our chocolate stash, they took what they could wrangle from us.  Their signature thick squares of chocolate are great to take along with you or slip into your bag in case you need a chocolate fix.  They make great Easter basket fillers (or stocking stuffers, depending on the time of year.)

Ritter Sport is an environmentally friendly, family owned and operated, German company that has been producing high quality chocolates since 1912.  Here is a short documentary about Ritter Sport’s history, if you’re interested.  I love supporting small family run companies, and I’m always curious to hear their stories.  This company is particularly intriguing because of their involvement in the cocoa farming industry in Nicaragua.  Read more about that here. In short, Ritter Sport makes quality chocolate that you can feel good about.

WIN IT!

Four lucky winners will receive a box of 84 Ritter Sport mini bars.  To qualify, just leave a comment on this post relating to the Ritter Sport company or chocolate in general.  You may earn extra entries by following Ritter Sport on Twitter and becoming a fan on Facebook.  Leave a comment for each entry.  I will randomly select four winners next Thursday, March 18.

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57 Responses to “Because Who Doesn’t Like Chocolate?”

  1. Victoria on March 10th, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    How delicious! I love chocolate with hazelnuts or hazelnut cream. (*some people hate hazelnuts but not me :)

  2. Amanda Bosque on March 10th, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    I absolutely love chocolate :) Dark chocolate is my favorite because of the slight bitter taste!

  3. John Cavanaugh on March 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    My dad introduced me to Ritter Sport chocolates. He found them in England and brought a bunch back, not aware they were widely available in the states. I took him to Target and showed him. I think he was simultaneously elated and deflated!

  4. Kimberly on March 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Who doesn’t love chocolate!?! I love Ritter because there are so many varieties but if it came down to it.. I think my favorite would probably be milk chocolate with almonds as well.. you really can’t go wrong with that combination! :)

  5. mamajoss on March 10th, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Chocolate is the ONE indulgence I have not given up while dieting…love. it. Most excellent giveaway – thanks for the chance! :)

  6. Connie on March 10th, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I LOVE the dark chocolate, but in a pinch I’d eat the milk ;)

  7. Carrie on March 10th, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    I had no idea they were an environmentally friendly company, they should trumpet that more.

    @Victoria I used to think I hated hazelnuts, then I found out what Nutella was made of…:)

  8. Jennifer Y. on March 10th, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    Chocolate = love. Wow, these chocolates look SO good. I’m intrigued by the “cornflakes” variety. Thanks for the giveaway!

  9. Jennifer on March 10th, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    This company looks very interesting. And I love the perfect portion control:)

  10. Emily E on March 10th, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I used to HATE chocolate, but since my daughter was born, I could eat chocolate 24/7. Complete turn around.

  11. Katrina on March 10th, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I love chocolate! =) I like that they support young artists.

  12. Josh on March 10th, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    The marzipan and chocolate bar looks interesting!

  13. Carrie on March 10th, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Followed on Twitter. Who wouldn’t want to follow someone tweeting about chocolate?

  14. Amanda Bosque on March 10th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I am a fan on Twitter now :)

  15. Amanda Bosque on March 10th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I am also a fan on Facebook! Chocolate is the best pick-me-up!

  16. Stephanie on March 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    I once gave up chocolate for 11 years. Um….. I could NEVER do that now!

  17. Amy in OHio on March 10th, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    I AM A CHOCOLATE ADDICT…I probably should seek therapy rather than 84 mini-bars, but darn it – I want the chocolate.

    Seriously, I do love these bars – my favorites are the ones with the cornflakes – yummy and I’m able to convince myself they are healthy because they have CEREAL!

    These are the best:
    http://www.ritter-sport.com/#/en_GB/100g_cornflakes/on_stage/

  18. Amy in OHio on March 10th, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Just followed Ritter on Twitter…ha ha that rhymes.

  19. Amy in OHio on March 10th, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Fan on facebook now too!

  20. Sam on March 10th, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    I love the hazelnut bars they offer- at RITE AIDE of all places! Yummy!

  21. Joan Penfold on March 10th, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I LOVE chocolate. I would like to try the Chocolate wafer as shown above.

  22. Joan Penfold on March 10th, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I follow Ritter Chocolates on Twitter

  23. Joan Penfold on March 10th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    I am a FB friend of Ritter Chocolate

  24. Michelle on March 10th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I am a fan on Facebook!

  25. Michelle on March 10th, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I am Following on Twitter

  26. Michelle on March 10th, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I love Chocolate so any type would be great!! the Chocolate wafer sounds good!!

  27. Mark on March 10th, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    I’ve been dying to try the Yogurt Ritter Sport! The bright yellow Cornflakes Ritter Sport is far and away my favorite.

  28. Sara on March 10th, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    My husband turned me over to the dark side (of chocolate that is) and I have never gone back. Although, hand me a piece of milk chocolate and I will never say no. It is white chocolate that gets a no thanks out of me.

  29. Sara on March 10th, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I follow ritter sport on twitter saramama

  30. Vanderbilt Wife on March 10th, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    In college the bookstore stocked the white whole hazelnuts bars from Ritter–ooooh it makes me drool just to think about it. Which is probably why I weigh 40 lbs more than I did when I started college. :/

  31. Jackie on March 10th, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Chocolate is a food group at our house. Right at the top of the food pyramid. Keeps me from having a meltdown a lot of times, it’s the perfect calming substance. Perfect. And the dark chocolate is actually good for you!

  32. Laurie on March 10th, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Chocolate is my BFF!

  33. Melissa on March 10th, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    I love chocolate anything! I do like their bars also. :)

  34. Melissa on March 10th, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    I am following Ritter Sport on Twitter.

  35. Melissa on March 10th, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    I am now a fan of Ritter Sport on Facebook!!

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  37. Kellyn on March 11th, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Oh sweet chocolate…how wonderful. I could live on that forever…being huge but happy. lol

  38. mel on March 11th, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    pick me! i LOVE ritter chocolate! (wait.. swimsuit season is coming. maybe you shouldn’t ;-)

  39. Andrea H on March 11th, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    My family loves chocolate and this chocolate sounds delicious!

  40. Andrea H on March 11th, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Twitter follower of Ritter’s @simplyandreah

  41. Rachel on March 11th, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    I’ve never had those types of chocolate, but like you said, “who doesn’t like chocolate?!” Love it!!

  42. Cheryl on March 12th, 2010 at 9:00 am

    Love chocolate! I’ve never tried this type but would love to try it!

  43. Mari on March 15th, 2010 at 10:23 am

    I love chocolate…and I have to admit I like european made chocolate better than American chocolate!

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

  44. Lori C. on March 15th, 2010 at 11:49 am

    We always try to pick up a Ritter bar @ the Germany pavilllion @ Epcot every year. They are amazing.

  45. Lori C. on March 15th, 2010 at 11:50 am

    follow ritter sport on twitter (ladcraig)

  46. Lori C. on March 15th, 2010 at 11:50 am

    Ritter Sport facebook fan (L. Craig)

  47. Kathy on March 15th, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    I love German chocolates. There is a reason they are so known for chocolate!

  48. Kathy on March 15th, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    I am a Ritter Sport Facebook Fan.

  49. Kathy on March 15th, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    I follow Ritter_Sport on twitter.

  50. Mary B on March 15th, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    I gave up sweets for lent and the dark Chocolate Ritter bars are calling my name!

  51. Troy Craig on March 16th, 2010 at 9:45 am

    When I was working in Germany I discovered Ritter Sport. They make delicous chocolates.

  52. Troy Craig on March 16th, 2010 at 9:45 am

    I am Ritter Sport fan on facebook.

  53. andrea v on March 16th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    I have never tried this brand but would love to. I like dark chocolates and flavored chocolate. This sounds great and my kids would enjoy it too.

  54. melanie on March 16th, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    i think that it is important to buy fair trade chocolate–but it is hard to know who is making their chocolate responsibly. it is good to know that ritter sport is …

  55. Rachel on March 17th, 2010 at 7:53 am

    How could I not enter thiscontest?! I LOVE chocolate! I had never heard for Ritter Sport before, but glad to have read your review. Thanks.

  56. Wayne D. on March 17th, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Have never tried Ritter chocolates before, but I imagine they are very good like most any food from Germany.

  57. Becky on March 18th, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    OMG, I just bought one of the milk/butter biscuit bars. Dee. Freakin’. Licious. I would love to win a box! :)