Norman Love earns award from Fine Chocolate Industry

LOVE The Fine Chocolate Industry Association recently recognized Norman Love of Norman Love Confections with the Innovation in Fine Chocolate Presentation Award during the organization's Recognition of Excellence Award ceremony held in San Francisco.

Mr. Love was presented the prestigious award for his chocolate presentation that has taken fine chocolate confectionery in a new direction. The ceremony celebrated outstanding fine chocolate industry professionals for contributions to the industry, passion for fine chocolate and extensive body of work.

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association is an international professional nonprofit organization supporting the development of and innovation within the fine chocolate industry. Additional information about FCIA is available at www.finechocolateindustry. org.

Norman Love Confections creates exquisite indulgences of chocolates and truffles — 35,000 individually hand-painted pieces each day — for connoisseurs and pays impeccable attention to special days, memorable occasions and, of course, special holidays.

Named one of the top chocolatiers in the country seven times in the last four years by a leading national consumer ratings magazine, and lauded by the likes of USA Today, La Vie Claire and Robb Report magazines, Mr. Love makes his chocolates from the highest quality, fresh ingredients.

For more information, call 561-7215 or toll free (866) 515-2121, or visit www.normanloveconfections.com. The Chocolate Salon is located at 11380 Lindbergh Blvd., off Daniels Parkway, east of Treeline Road. Norman Love Confections is also available at Sea Salt, a gourmet seafood restaurant in Old Naples.