DESTINY FORTUNE
CHOCOLATES
Jane Archer had the
original idea for Destiny Fortune Chocolates at the beginning of 1997.
Even though it was simple it had not been done before.
They are in fact a world
first. As New Zealand made the Chinese gooseberry into the
kiwifruit she re-invented the Chinese fortune cookie into the Fortune
Chocolate. She felt Destiny Fortune Chocolates with the half moon in
the logo was perfect for this new concept, and trademarked it.
A few weeks later she found just the right fortunechocolate. They
are now handmade in New Zealand from this original family recipe, using
real chocolate and a liqueur flavour (non-alchoholic).
Jane also
wanted the messages to be original. She therefore drew her inspiration for them
from her own experiences in life. This was largely influenced by her exposure to
humanity during her many years as a nurse.
She'd observed that everybody seemed to be motivated by the desire to
have "that good feeling" (happy, content, inspired, fulfilled, hope,
love, joy...). She therefore wanted to encourage that feeling in
whoever received her messages.
After finding a way to put the messages in the wrapping, Jane trialled
them with people from all walks of life with a great response. They
first went on sale in a café in Christchurch, New Zealand in November
1997, where they continue to sell sucessfully today.
Many people tell her that they have kept their messages, as a momento
of when and where they had them, or as a reminder of the inspiration it
gave them. They also say how surprised they are that the chocolate is
so delicious.
Destiny Fortune Chocolates continue to be in demand wherever they are
available. At conferences, weddings, the Christmas table, after dinner
and private parties. As a gift they reinforce the intention of giving
someone something as a gesture from the heart.
"I am not a fortuneteller." Says
Jane " Destiny Fortune Chocolates are about feeling fortunate and inspired,
enjoying life and having fun! "