Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier

What's New in Tampa Bay: September 2026

BRITTO, a lifestyle brand founded by artist Romero Britto, *Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier, a family-owned small-batch artisan chocolate boutique, and Rowan have opened at International Plaza, with Vuori, a performance apparel store, and Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant to soon follow.

Chocolatier will return to Minnesota after more than a decade away

Luxury chocolate brand *Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier will return to the Galleria in September, though an exact date has not yet been announced. The new storefront will be Bissinger's only location in Minnesota. However, it's not the first time it's been in the state....

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Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier. I'm obsessed with dried apricots, and these perfectly ripe California apricots are prepared using the centuries-old European tradition of glacéing before being hand-dipped in rich 60% dark chocolate....

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Likewise, Galleria focused its reply by pointing to fall store openings like *Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier, which will open its only Minnesota location at Galleria in September. This is actually a return to Galleria for Bissinger's, which did its first tour from the mid-1990's to 2013.

Sarasota's UTC mall adding popular new stores this summer

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier celebrated its grand opening July 23-24. The candy shop offers a full collection of handcrafted chocolates, including signature truffles, caramels, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, seasonal specialties and gift assortments.

Popular new shops coming to Sarasota's UTC mall this summer

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier has opened its first Sarasota County store at the University Town Center. The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and still used the same recipes and techniques from their founding in 1668.

High-end Tampa mall announces 9 new retailers, including Dolce and Gabbana

*Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier, a luxury, family-owned chocolate company with a history dating back to 1668 in Paris, France. Bissinger's opened a location in Sarasota, in the The Mall at University Town Center, last month. Bissinger's is open now.

Seven Stores Set To Open at International Plaza This Year

According to That's So Tampa, Britto, *Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier, and Rowan started business this month. Britto threw its doors wide on July 11. The other four retailers will appear between now and year's end.

Dolce & Gabbana, Vuori, Pottery Barn all opening stores at International Plaza

Britto, *Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier, and Rowan are all now open, with Roberto Coin, Pottery Barn Kids, and Kendra Scott rounding out the list of upcoming openings with the four mentioned above.Vuori and Ceviche are opening this summer, while the rest are slated for fall 2026 openings....

A chocolatier that's been around since the 1600s is now expanding in Florida

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, which has a location in Palm Beach and is planning another one in Boca Raton, just opened in a sprawling shopping complex off Interstate 75 on the state's Gulf Coast.

This chocolatier has been around since the 1600s. It's open at the UTC Mall

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier recently opened inside the UTC Mall on the first floor. Located between Calzedonia and The B12 Store near Sak's Fifth Avenue, Bissinger's offers various handcrafted chocolates. And the company's roots span nearly 360 years....

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© *Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier*Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier carries a history stretching back to 1668 in France, making it one of the oldest chocolate brands in the world still operating today. Their St....

Popular island chocolate shop opens first Sarasota location

And in related candy shop news, *Bissinger's Handcrafted* Chocolatier will celebrate its grand opening at University Town Center (UTC) on July 23 and 24. The store is located at 40 University Town Center Drive on the main level outside Saks Fifth Avenue and across from the Apple Store....

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A few gift, treats, and brunch suggestions for Easter 2026

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Stan Musial and Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier are both longtime St. Lous favorites

Cardinals fans heading to Spring Training in Florida can score some free chocolate, in a chocolate bar that has two famous St. Louis names on it: Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier and Stan Musial. Both are St. Louis favorites.
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On The Hill, Bissinger's Goes Big Without Ditching Hand-Dipped Roots

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier is expanding in St. Louis, increasing production space while maintaining its hand-dipped chocolate techniques. The larger facility will accommodate more artisans and new public areas, aiming to make the Candy Kitchen a neighborhood gathering spot. The expansion is designed to increase output while preserving the small-batch style that customers expect.

Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier expands production without abandoning

methods that built its legacy

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier expands production without abandoning methods that built its legacy

Where to go in St. Louis this February to celebrate your valentine, ‘galentine,’ or ‘palentine’

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Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier Blends Centuries of Craft With Modern Retail Expansion

Few luxury food brands can trace their origins back more than three centuries, fewer still can claim relevance in today’s fast-moving consumer landscape. Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier is one of the rare exceptions. Founded in Paris in 1668, the chocolatier built its earliest reputation serving European royalty, earning the title “Confectioner of the Empire” from King Louis XIV. Even Napoleon is said to have carried the company’s chocolate during military campaigns, underscoring the brand’s longstanding association with refinement and quality.

East End Taste's Valentine's Day Gift Guide

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For chocolate lovers, Palm Beach has great options for Valentine's Day

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After 90 Years, Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier Sells to Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company

An iconic St. Louis brand has changed hands.

Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier, a St. Louis-based company for more than 90 years, has been sold, but will continue to be locally owned and operated, featuring the same recipes and premium ingredients that have made its chocolates popular for generations. The Abel family, owners of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company, assumed all operations of the brand in July and will run Bissinger’s as a separate business entity from its other brands.

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Bissinger’s and Chocolate Co. to expand facility, boost visitor experience

ST. LOUIS — The Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Company and Bissinger’s will be expanding their production facility and offering visitors more to do. Chief Chocolate Officer Dan Abel Jr. says the company has acquired neighboring property and is constructing a new building that will connect to their main facility, bringing the total space to approximately 65,000 square feet. The expansion will allow them to grow its national accounts, build a new sales team to reach more brick-and-mortar retail stores nationwide.

For local chocolate enthusiasts, the expansion promises an enhanced tourism experience. The current 15-20 minute factory tour will be doubled in length, allowing visitors to see more of the facility. Additionally, they plan to open a coffee shop, cafe, and cocktail lounge on-site, complete with an outdoor patio. ST. LOUIS — The Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Company and Bissinger’s will be expanding their production facility and offering visitors more to do. Chief Chocolate Officer Dan Abel Jr. says the company has acquired neighboring property and is constructing a new building that will connect to their main facility, bringing the total space to approximately 65,000 square feet. The expansion will allow them to grow its national accounts, build a new sales team to reach more brick-and-mortar retail stores nationwide.

For local chocolate enthusiasts, the expansion promises an enhanced tourism experience. The current 15-20 minute factory tour will be doubled in length, allowing visitors to see more of the facility. Additionally, they plan to open a coffee shop, cafe, and cocktail lounge on-site, complete with an outdoor patio.

Local chocolatiers adjust to global chocolate shortage

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Raising prices is always bittersweet and locally owned Bissinger’s and Chococolate Chocolate Chocolate are working to adjust their business amidst a global chocolate shortage.

“We’re trying to do everything we can to prevent any price increases or keep our price increases very mild,” said Dan Abel, Chief Chocolate Officer.

At the south St. Louis chocolate factory where the two legacy chocolatiers are based, Abel says they are working through the logistics of a global chocolate crisis which is causing prices to hit record highs.

Climate change, disease and other issues are causing exports of cocoa in Africa to decrease, making prices increase. Prices have nearly quadrupled since last year. It’s something the St. Louis companies are working to address as they already prepare for the busy holiday season.

“We’re spending money in advance to secure the chocolate at the price we have right now,” said Abel. “Our customers come in and we know them by name and we know what they like so if we raise prices it’s not something we want to do, but something we have to do.”