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Wilbur FAQs

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 5/25/2023 1:04 pm

How Well Do You Know Wilbur Chocolate? 

Test your knowledge with 14 FAQs that delve into our storied history, manufacturing processes, and of course, our chocolate.

A Wilbur Chocolate Guide to Local Gifting

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 12/13/2022 10:21 pm

Finding thoughtful holiday gifts can be tricky, especially when you’re shopping for the loved ones who reappear on your list every year. To help, we’ve curated a mix of gifts that are affordable, flexible, sometimes edible, and best of all, local. Every product is sourced from a maker in our home county of Lancaster, PA, because we believe supporting local businesses is always a thoughtful way to give.

Three Easy Activities for Little Bud Lovers

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 6/5/2022 10:25 pm

Parents, looking for ways to fill summertime days? We have you covered with these simple ideas, all based around our signature treat. If you grew up eating Wilbur Buds, think of these activities as a way to share the love with the next generation (and to sneak a few Buds for yourself). Share your results with us on social using #wilburchocolate!

Local Collab: Chefs Share Favorite Recipes Made with Wilbur Chocolate

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 12/28/2021 6:29 pm

Our quaint hometown has a surprisingly sophisticated food scene—and none of the big-city ego. Around Lititz, folks love to lend a hand and swap ideas. For us, this looks like sharing great chocolate with local chefs and bakers who showcase it in their own creations, bringing it to new audiences at their restaurants and cafes. Whether you live in central Pennsylvania or not, we want to share the love. So we asked three of our local partners to divulge their favorite recipes featuring Wilbur Chocolate for fans to make at home.

Wilburland: The Land of Health and Happiness

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 8/30/2021 2:20 pm

That’s how a vintage Wilbur cookbook—first published in September of 1912—began. Rather than just listing recipes, it was designed as a passport and travel guide through a fantasy land of chocolate, sugar, cakes, and puddings. Like Candyland, before Candyland existed.

Day Trip Lititz - 14 Things to Do in One of America's Coolest Small Towns

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 6/10/2021 4:51 pm

Lititz is located 10 miles from Lancaster, 20 miles from Hershey, and only a few hours from many of the East Coast’s biggest cities. But what makes this small town the perfect day trip isn’t just how close Lititz is: it’s how far away it feels. With historic buildings, charming shops, rich ...

Making Memories With Wilbur Chocolate

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 12/10/2020 11:28 pm

Ask any of our artisans, and they’ll tell you the secret to the timeless flavor of Wilbur Chocolate is in the tradition. Our iconic Bud, for example, was introduced in 1894—and has remained a classic recipe ever since.  

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Behind the Bud: How an Iconic Chocolate is Made

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/7/2020 3:43 pm

The Wilbur family never imagined that a small chocolate drop would change history. But when the Wilbur Bud was first introduced in 1894, there was truly nothing like it. Since then, a lot has changed—

Join Us in November for Customer Appreciation Fest

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 3:15 pm

For the last 125 years, the Wilbur Bud has been a delightful favorite in the mouths of chocolate enthusiasts across North America. With a rich history that started in...


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Happy Birthday to the Bud – Celebrating 125 Years!

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 3:10 pm

Here in 2019, the creamy, smooth Wilbur Bud remains a favorite cherished by those who appreciate premium chocolate. A prized gift for most any occasion among family and friends in the Lancaster County ...


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7 Nostalgic Summertime Chocolate Treats

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 3:07 pm

The sun is shining, the weather’s hot, and school is out for the summer. While most of us haven’t felt that summer excitement in quite a few years, it’s always fun to reminisce about all the fun activities and tasty summer treats we were surrounded with as kids.


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Pairing Beer & Chocolate: Unexpected Deliciousness

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 3:03 pm

One of the main things to remember about beer and chocolate is that they actually have a lot in common. Not only are both better when produced by skilled master craftspeople, but beer ...


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The Revitalization of the Old Wilbur Factory

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 3:00 pm

If you’ve been in south-central Pennsylvania long enough, you know that the name Wilbur Chocolate is synonymous with Lititz. As “America’s coolest small town,” Lititz thrives...


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Easter Candy: Origins and Traditions

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:57 pm

The traditional centerpiece of the Easter basket (more on those in a moment), chocolate bunnies came from the German tradition of the “Osterhase” (Easter hare). The Osterhase was a ...


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Interesting Foods Dipped in Chocolate

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:53 pm

Across the world, chocoholics are going to unique lengths to fulfill their cravings by enjoying a wide range of interesting foods dipped in chocolate. Some pairings are creative while others are truly bizarre....


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Our Favorite Wine and Chocolate Pairings

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:48 pm

Wine and chocolate are two of life’s greatest indulgent pleasures. When paired together properly, the experience of enjoying both together can be absolutely amazing...


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How To Work With Chocolate

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:45 pm

As the colder winter months take hold, staying inside where it’s warm and cozy is what most people opt for. While you are busy keeping warm inside, why not learn how to create some new and different recipes with everyone’s all-time favorite....


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Fall into Chocolate

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:42 pm

It’s that time of year. As you stroll down Broad Street in the heart of Lititz, you get a real sense of autumn. Golden and rust-colored leaves scatter the ground, and the cool breeze in the air gives you that slight fall chill...


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5 Great Ideas for Summer Fun with Chocolate

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:39 pm

Need to get un-bored with some creative fun in the last days of your summer break? Here at Wilbur Chocolate, we have plenty of great ideas for activities involving delicious chocolate that you can do at home. Or, come visit us in Lititz, PA for even more sweet excitement....


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Visit Historic Lititz, Pennsylvania

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:36 pm

Discover why Lititz is hailed as America’s coolest small town. The energy, the culture, the heart; Lititz has it all! Lititz was voted America’s coolest small town in 2013 and continue to live up to the reputation. Come see for yourself!


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Cargill and Wilbur: A Rich History of Chocolate

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:33 pm

To Lancaster County natives, Wilbur Chocolate is a household name, but the name Cargill may be less familiar. Despite being the proverbial “newcomer,” Cargill is no stranger to the food industry in general, or the cocoa and chocolate business in ....


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Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Star Baker?

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 2:29 pm

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Star Baker? - By now you’re probably familiar with the smash hit The Great British Baking Show presented on PBS stations across the US. If not, we’re here to entice you to tune in when Season 5 premieres on June 22! Always exciting, this baking ....


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Bean to Bud

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 1:47 pm

From Bean to Bud: How Wilbur Chocolate is Made - It’s no secret that chocolate is one of the most popular foods in the world. In fact, the chocolate industry generates approximately $98.2 billion in worldwide revenue. Yet despite the popularity of this sweet delicacy, few people realize that it originates from a small cocoa bean....


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6 Great Reasons Why Chocolate Makes the Perfect Gift for Every Occasion

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 1:05 pm

Chocolate comes in hundreds of different varieties and can be tailored to any recipient. Here are six reasons why chocolate makes the perfect gift for every occasion...


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Top 3 Must-See Destinations in Lititz, PA

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 1:00 pm

From the beginning, Lititz was intended to be the ideal community. Founded in 1756 by members of the persecuted Moravian church, the village of Lititz was named after a Bohemian castle where the Moravians had found refuge....


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Importance of Sustainability in Cocoa Farming

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 12:53 pm

Companies that actively pursue sustainability are working to better their business on a global scale—affecting more than just their own business, but improving the work that can be done by the entire sector. Sustainability in cocoa farming, for instance, involves ensuring a continued supply of cocoa...


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7 of the Most Interesting Ways Chocolate Has Been Used

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 12:44 pm

It’s fair to say that most people are obsessed with chocolate—from its taste to its appearance—but its prevalence as a decadent sweet treat and its rich history have given the world plenty of ways to use chocolate that go far beyond simple culinary concoction or confection.

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Chocolate: A Brief History

Published by: Wilbur Chocolate, 10/29/2019 12:38 pm

Every year, on the Saturday before Columbus Day, Lititz, Pennsylvania becomes a chocoholic's dream. More than two dozen locations will open their doors to the Chocolate Walkers as they eat umptheir way across Lititz. Samples are donated from some of the area's finest bakers, chefs, candy makers, and ice cream shops, and everyone participating in the Walk will have their fill by day's end.


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