Established in 1954 as Brookside Farms, in 1960 it became a confectionary company, still honouring its agricultural roots by focusing on nuts and fruits. It wasn't until 1988 that the magic ingredient was added to the mix: chocolate.

Where is BROOKSIDE chocolate made? BROOKSIDE chocolate candies are made in facilities in British Columbia and Quebec, Canada.

Goji berries can help provide immune system support, protect the eyes, and stabilise sugar levels. They can also improve depression, anxiety and sleep. Goji berries covered in dairy free dark chocolate make the perfect snack for the health conscious.

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The National Advertising Division has recommended that Hershey modify its packaging and advertising for Brookside candies so consumers know the product is made with fruit flavors and not real fruit.

HERSHEY, Pa. -- The Hershey Co. said that it has reached an agreement to purchase Brookside Foods Ltd., a privately held confectionery company based in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Brookside is a chocolate confectionery company with products based on a formula for making chocolate-covered fruit juice pieces.

The goal of changing the ads would be to make it more clear that the products are made with fruit flavors - not actual pieces of fruit. And, the NAD also has recommended that Hershey change the packaging of the product for the same reason.

Key Takeaways. The four top chocolate-producing countries are Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Poland. Belgium is one of the largest producers, and much of the chocolate is still made by hand.

It is safe for most people to eat goji berries in moderation. People considering using goji berry supplements should check with their doctor first.

Some studies using goji berry juice found benefits in mental well being and calmness, athletic performance, quality of sleep and feelings of good health. However none of this research is validated through expert-reviewed clinical trials.

Because chocolate is a plant-derived food item or ingredient, it is generally considered halal. But the source of the food item is not the only criteria because halal also depends on cleanliness. For a specific brand to pass the halal certification, it has to go through a proper assessment by authorities.

The 'Chocolate Liquor' ingredient used to make chocolates is not a reference to alcohol, it is simply pure cocoa and is Halal. It is called 'Liquor' because it is liquid cocoa beans.

Acai berries are rich in fatty acids, especially oleic, palmitic, and linoleic acids. Although acai berries contain very little total protein, they do contain 19 amino acids, as well as several sterols, including campesterol, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol.

Hershey & Brookside Hershey acquired Brookside Foods​, a British Columbia-based company specializing in chocolate-covered fruit juice pieces, in December 2011.

Brookside is a British television soap opera, set in Liverpool, England, which began on the launch night of Channel 4, 2 November 1982. It ran for 21 years until 4 November 2003. It was produced by Mersey Television and conceived by Grange Hill and Hollyoaks creator Phil Redmond.

Acai berries are 1-inch (2.5-cm) round fruits that grow on acai palm trees in the rainforests of Central and South America. They have a dark purple skin and yellow flesh surrounding a large seed. Because they contain pits like apricots and olives, they're technically not a berry, but rather a drupe.