Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC), a gourmet Vermont chocolate maker, announced today it was selected as an approved supplier to Avendra's extensive client base. The partnership launches immediately, with LCC providing turndown chocolates to the hospitality procurement company's customers.

"It's important that our customers have best-in-class suppliers such as Lake Champlain Chocolates," said Jorge Cabral, director, strategic contracting of branded and commodity foods, for Avendra. "Lake Champlain Chocolates is a brand of distinction, and we are delighted to have them as part of our program." Jim Lampman, founder and president of LCC, added, "Avendra represents some of the most impressive properties in the world, and we are proud to be part of their program.?"

The co-branded turndown chocolates are made with all-natural, gourmet Belgian chocolate, and include:

Milk Chocolate Squares ? a blend of premium cocoa beans

Dark Mint Square ? rich dark chocolate blended with wafer-thin peppermint candy

Two-piece Truffle Gift ? creamy milk and dark chocolate truffles in signature ballotin boxes
Four-piece Truffle Platinum Sachet ? decadent milk and dark chocolate truffles in an exquisite box

About Avendra

AVENDRA LLC is the leader in professional procurement services for the hospitality and club market with nearly $2 billion in annual purchases. By combining the purchasing volume of its customers? purchases with the operational knowledge and expertise of its experienced staff, Avendra creates purchasing programs that offer its customers the right product or service at highly competitive prices. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland and has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, please call toll free, (866) AVENDRA, visit www.avendra.com, or email inquiries to info@avendra.com.

About the Author

Lake Champlain Chocolates, celebrating their 20th anniversary, offers sweet indulgences that capture the essence of Vermont, the tradition of making fine chocolate, and the pride that goes into each bite. Preservative-free and Kosher-certified, Lake Champlain Chocolates are crafted in small batches from the finest quality Belgian chocolate and select natural ingredients including local Vermont cream, sweet butter, maple syrup, honey, fruits, nuts, and other natural flavors. Lake Champlain Chocolates are available online at www.lakechamplainchocolates.com, toll-free at 1-800-465-5909, as corporate gifts & wedding favors, and nationwide at specialty food & gift stores and upscale hotels & inns.