Russell Stover Chocolates, Inc. is an American manufacturer of candy, chocolate, and confections. Founded by Russell Stover, an American chemist and entrepreneur, and his wife Clara Stover in 1923, it is an independent subsidiary of Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli.

Our factories located in Kansas and Missouri, Texas, and Colorado employ generations of candy makers and box builders who take pride in making chocolates for our neighbors near and far. We source some of our ingredients at home in the United States, while others are sourced globally.

The American chocolate tradition of making someone happy The Russell Stover story began in 1923 in Denver, Colorado, when Russell and Clara Stover started a candy business at their home. Shortly after, they began manufacturing high quality pralines – the ideal chocolate gift for special occasions.

He was a candy maker when he began to sell Eskimo Pies, which were a big success. He sold out his company and opened another one which eventually became "Russell Stover Candies." Russell Stover was headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and Stover lived in nearby Mission Hills, Kansas.

Best Value: Russell Stover When we dove into this box, we all found the chocolate to be exceptionally smooth. Many testers remarked on the depth and quality of the dark chocolates especially, so fans of rich dark chocolate, this box is for you!

MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, WHOLE MILK, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), VANILLIN {ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)}, SUGAR CORN SYRUP. INVERT SUGAR, CONDENSED MILK CREAM, BROWN SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL DARK CHOCOLATE {SUGAR, CHOCOLATE PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA BUTTER MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER).

Here are seven countries that make the best chocolate.

• Belgium. You can't go to Belgium and not go to a chocolate shop – there are more than 2,000 throughout the country!
• Switzerland. Even if you haven't been to Switzerland, you've probably had Swiss chocolate.
• Ecuador.
• United Kingdom.
• Ivory Coast.
• Italy.
• United States.

1923 Russell Stover Chocolates is one of the most beloved brands of chocolates in North America. Chocolates lovers have been enjoying our confections since 1923, and we have proudly called Kansas City home since 1932.

The company was acquired by Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli in 2014 and is now part of the Lindt & Sprüngli Group. To learn more about Russell Stover Chocolates and its long-standing company history visit RussellStover.com.

Kansas City Russell Stover Chocolates is one of the most beloved brands of chocolates in North America. Chocolates lovers have been enjoying our confections since 1923, and we have proudly called Kansas City home since 1932.

Teuscher. Named the Best Chocolate in the World by National Geographic Magazine, Teuscher delivers a divine chocolate experience resulting from years of chocolate passion and tradition.

To make the world's best chocolate, you have to start with the world's best cacao beans. Ecuador, a tiny country on the west coast of South America, produces a large portion of the finest cacao in the world.

INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE {MALTITOL, CHOCOLATE (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), REBIANA (STEVIA EXTRACT), VANILLA, SALT}, MALTITOL SYRUP, PECANS, POLYDEXTROSE, PALM KERNEL OIL, MILK FAT, MALTITOL, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN ( ...

INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL SYRUP, CHOCOLATE CANDY {MALTITOL, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), VANILLA, SALT, REBIANA (STEVIA EXTRACT)}, COCONUT WITH SODIUM METABISULFITE (PRESERVES WHITENESS), SORBITOL, SALT AND NATURAL FLAVORS.

Friis-Holm Chokolade (Denmark) was the most awarded with 16 prizes, including 7 silvers and 9 bronzes. Other multi-award-winners this year included: Fu Wan Chocolate (Taiwan) with 11 prizes, Kasama Chocolate (Canada) 10 prizes, Fjåk Chocolate (Norway) 10 prizes. One of the highest scores went to Mary Chocolate Co.

Best Milk Chocolate In The World

• 1.1 Godiva, Belgium.
• 1.2 Lindt USA/Switzerland.
• 1.3 Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.
• 1.4 Scharffen Berger Chocolate, USA.
• 1.5 Cadbury's Milk Chocolate.
• 1.6 Nestle.
• 1.7 Hershey's.
• 1.8 Ferrero Rocher.