House of Anvers

House of Anvers is a chocolatier company in Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia. It was founded in 1989, by Igor van Gerwen, a Belgian-born chocolatier.[1] It moved into its present location on the Bass Highway in 2002. House of Anvers is the only Australian stockist of Fortunato No. 4, Nacional cocoa chocolate.[2]

House of Anvers sells its chocolate in independent chocolate shops and IGA supermarkets, as well as at a purpose built store in Latrobe and chocolate themed restaurant. It is also a sponsor and host of Latrobe Chocolate Winterfest annually.[3] House of Anvers are the favourite chocolates of the Belgium ambassador to Australia, Marc Mullie.[4] House of Anvers was the first location to offer an electric vehicle charging point in Northern Tasmania.[5]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Dolan, Carly (12 August 2017). "The art of chocolate". The Examiner. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
2. ^ "Choc king's quest for rare treat". www.themercury.com.au. 6 February 2014.
3. ^ Lansdown, Sarah (7 August 2017). "Warming Chocolate Winterfest". The Advocate. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
4. ^ Hardy, Karen (11 June 2019). "Where do the ambassadors eat when they're homesick?". The Canberra Times.
5. ^ "Choc maker plugs into car push". www.themercury.com.au. 18 November 2015.

## External links[edit]

* Official website