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'Olive de Provence': France's "Sweetest" Celebrity Makes Way Into North America

Toronto, August 22, 2002--- It's a chocolate fan's dream come true as Southern France's most prized treasure, following its success across Europe, gains new ground in North America.

KIS Global Flavors Inc, the French connection to discovering authentic Provençal flavours is offering across North America the renowned "Olives de Provence"; artisanal chocolates made to resemble the treasured variety of 'camaeu' olives found in its native region of Provence. "Tasting these chocolate "Olives de Provence", a symbol of this region, is the first step on a journey to the most splendid region of France. Here, the best chocolates are combined with Provence grown almonds for the sole purpose of melting in your mouth." says Seta Proudian, the co-founder of KIS Global Flavors Inc.

As an exhibitor at the upcoming Gourmet Food and Wine Expo held at the Toronto Convention Centre on October 18-20, KIS Global Flavors Inc. will make "Olives de Provence" available for consumers to sample and purchase along with a premium selection of fine European foods. They can also be found at the following stores in the Toronto area: Pusateri's Fine Foods, Windsor Arms Hotel and Caban.

The intense interest for European delicacies in North America has created a huge demand for more diversity and distinctiveness in exclusive fine foods. Consumers demonstrate an unprecedented desire to treat themselves to a little extra. "And why not? North Americans need no longer be deprived of these exceptional products which Europeans have enjoyed all along. We enjoy searching Europe to bring fine products and many of our products do tell a story" says Proudian.

The "Olives de Provence" are made with toasted almonds grown in Provence coated first with dark semi-sweet chocolate and then of white chocolate tinted with diverse tones of green to resemble true olives.

With just a finger click away, the company makes it possible to purchase these French confections to online customers directly through their web site at www.kisglobalflavors.com or by calling the toll-free number 1-866-KIS-SHOP (1-866-547-7467). These chocolates are available at affordable prices ranging from $12-$15, which make practical gifts for any occasion.

KIS Global Flavors Inc., headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is an importer and distributor of European fine foods serving its online and retail customers in various cities across Canada including Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

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For more information, please contact:
Alida Karo  alida@kisglobalflavors.com
416-894-2474