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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
You've been pronouncing Tony's chocolate wrong this whole time
You've been pronouncing Tony's chocolate wrong this whole time Tony's Chocolonely is a popular brand known for its ethical approach to chocolate - but it turns out people have no idea what the correct name is Have you been saying it wrong? (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) While browsing the chocolate section, it's difficult to overlook Tony's eye-catching packaging. The brand's vibrant and fun design makes it a favourite among many shoppers. However, despite the prominent display of the brand name on each bar, it seems a lot of people are unaware of the actual name of the brand. Tony's, a Dutch chocolate company, has gained popularity in the UK recently, largely due to its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. The company's mission, as stated on its website, is to "end all forms of exploitation in the cocoa industry". Yet, it appears that there's been a widespread mispronunciation of the brand's name. Phoebe, an online content creator focused on interior design, revealed her shock upon discovering she had been saying the brand's name incorrectly all along, feeling as though she had been living a "lie". On her @crafternoons TikTok account, Phoebe confessed: "I just realised it's not Tony's Choco-loney. It's Tony's Choco-lonely. I've been saying Tony's Chocoloney this whole time. Tony's Chocolonely. What?" Phoebe expressed her disbelief in the video's caption, writing: "Please tell me I'm not the only one who's been getting this wrong. Tony's Chocolonely. Questioning who I really am at this point. Feels like my chocoholic status is a lie." Article continues below Content cannot be displayed without consent In response, the official Tony's account playfully commented: "Loney.. lonely.. did we change it overnight.. did we not.." And it seems other chocolate enthusiasts were similarly puzzled. One individual remarked: "No, I swear I did an assignment on this at uni about fair trade chocolate. It was Tony's Chocoloney - I think they just rebranded." Another shared a similar sentiment: "I SWEAR the name changed to lonely. It was defo Chocolony. No one can convince me otherwise." A third person expressed their surprise: "I just had to google the name to make sure you weren't messing! I've called it choco- loney too." On their official blog, Tony's addressed the confusion by confirming that the correct name has always been Chocolonely. They posted: "POV [point of view]: You've been saying our name wrong all this time. We're lone-ly, not loney." They further explained the origin of their name, starting from 2003 when journalist Teun, also known as Tony, van de Keuken undertook an investigation into "human rights abuses in the cocoa industry on a Dutch TV show called Keuringsdienst van Waarde." Researching in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, they reportedly found the illegal labour problems in these countries to be quite severe. Their investigations claimed that 1.56 million children were illicitly working on cocoa farms. After discovering his concerns about industry issues were falling on deaf ears, he opted to set a precedent himself. In 2005, ethically sourced cocoa beans became the foundation of his chocolate bars. Article continues below The company's website provides some backstory: "'Cause Tony is easier to pronounce than Teun, he decided to brand these bars 'Tony's Chocolonely' – a nod to Teun's lonely fight against exploitation in the cocoa industry."
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chocolate bars recalled over possible small stones
(WJET/WFXP) — Dutch chocolate maker Tony's Chocoloney has issued a nationwide recall of two of its chocolate products, which may contain small stones. That recall, issued Monday evening, affects seven lots of Tony's Chocolonely bars: the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35oz) and Everything Bar (6.35oz). These bars were sold between February 7, 2025, and March 24, 2025, in retail stores and online through the Tony's Chocolonely website. The following lot codes, best-before dates, and UPCs are affected by the recall: Lot Codes: 4327, 4330, and 4331 Best By Date: 22-Nov-25, 25-Nov-25, and 26-Nov-25 UPC: 850011828564 Lot Code: M4331 Best By Date: 26-Nov-25 UPC: 850032676441 Lot Codes: 163094 and 162634 Best By Date: 2-Apr-26 and 28-Feb-26 UPC: 858010005641 Lot Code: M162634 Best By Date: 28-Feb-26 UPC: 850011828908 'The recall was initiated following 12 reports of consumers finding small stones in the product not filtered during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process,' the company wrote in its alert. 'All complaints occurred outside of the United States and Canada, and no injuries were reported.' Anyone who purchased the recalled chocolate can return it to the place of purchase. Concerned consumers can also get more information on the recalled items and refund process at the official Tony's Chocolonely recall page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tony's Chocolonely recalls bars due to small stone contamination risk
(WJET/WFXP) — Dutch chocolate maker and seller Tony's Chocoloney issued a nationwide recall of two of its chocolate products, which may contain small stones. That recall, issued Monday evening, affects seven lots of Tony's Chocolonely brand Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35oz) and Everything Bar (6.35oz). These were distributed between February 7, 2025, and March 24, 2025, across the United States in retail stores as well as through their online store. The following lot codes, best-before dates, and UPCs are affected by the recall: Lot Codes: 4327, 4330, and 4331 Best By Date: 22-Nov-25, 25-Nov-25, and 26-Nov-25 UPC: 850011828564 Lot Code: M4331 Best By Date: 26-Nov-25 UPC: 850032676441 Lot Codes: 163094 and 162634 Best By Date: 2-Apr-26 and 28-Feb-26 UPC: 858010005641 Lot Code: M162634 Best By Date: 28-Feb-26 UPC: 850011828908 The recall was issued following 12 reports of customers finding small stones in the product that were not filtered out during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process. These complaints occurred outside of the United States and Canada, with no injuries reported. If you have purchased an affected product and have not yet consumed it, you should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of the product. For more information about the recall and how to claim a refund or replacement, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
