For Immediate Release:

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Sponsors Annual "For the Love of Chocolate" Gala

WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2016) – Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, purveyors of fine vanillas and flavors, is sponsoring the 11th annual For the Love of Chocolate Gala on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Union League Club of Chicago, hosted by the For the Love of Chocolate Foundation.

For the Love of Chocolate Foundation provides scholarships for qualified students in the specialized training of the pastry arts in full-time programs taught by The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College.

“As long-time supporters of The French Pastry School and champions for education in the culinary and pastry arts, we are proud to sponsor For the Love of Chocolate,” said Beth Nielsen, Chief Culinary Officer, Director-International of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Inc. “For the Love of Chocolate is one of the best events of the year, and one that continues to raise funds for an important cause.”

The 2016 Gala theme, “Eye Candy: A Feast for the Senses,” will feature a colorful Willy Wonka-inspired candy land and the Foundation encourages attendees to participate by wearing their most colorful cocktail attire. Nielsen-Massey is partnering with CH Distillery to serve flavorful cocktails throughout the night to support the event’s theme.

Tickets for the For the Love of Chocolate 2016 Gala can be purchased online at www.gifttool.com. Additional event details can be found at www.fortheloveofchocolatefoundation.org

About For the Love of Chocolate Foundation
For the Love of Chocolate Foundation provides scholarships for qualified students in the specialized training of the pastry arts. The foundation awards scholarships to students in the full-time programs taught by The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College. For the Love of Chocolate Foundation promotes commitment in pastry arts education for individuals looking to change careers, as well as individuals who have shown potential in the culinary field but who have no formal pastry education.

About Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Throughout its more than 100 year history, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of the finest extracts in the world. The full line of Nielsen-Massey's Pure Vanilla products include: Vanilla Beans and Extracts from Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico; sugar and alcohol-free Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar, Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Beans. Nielsen-Massey Fairtrade products are certified by FLO-CERT.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas also offers a full line of Pure Flavors: Pure Chocolate Extract, Pure Almond Extract, Pure Orange Extract, Pure Lemon Extract, Pure Coffee Extract, Pure Peppermint Extract, Orange Blossom Water and Rose Water. All Nielsen-Massey products are All-Natural, Allergen-Free, GMO-Free, and certified Kosher and Gluten-Free. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, with production facilities in Waukegan and Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

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