Edible Arrangements Chocolate Valentine Day Gifts

--Perfect to show that special someone how you feel, send to a friend or say “I love you”–

Edible Arrangements®, the leading purveyor of artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements, announces delectable additions to their beloved fruit bouquets, perfect for Valentines Day gift baskets , gift giving and those guilt-free self-indulgences: Berry Much In Love and Berry Chocolate Bouquet with Hearts®.

Feature Arrangements Include:

Berry Much In Love: The perfect gift for that special someone, this package features one dozen Berry Chocolate Roses™ -- delicious hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries arranged on plastic ‘stems’ – with a small Berry Bear and a Valentine’s Day balloon.

Berry Chocolate Bouquet Dipped Bananas: A perfect combination of fruit & chocolate! This mouth watering arrangement is filled with fresh strawberries, chocolate covered strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple daisies and heart-shaped pineapple. A delicious way to someone how much you care.

Each Edible Arrangements artistic fruit bouquet is made to order to assure freshness; no sweeteners or preservatives are ever used. To make your gift even sweeter, add gourmet chocolate dipped fruit to almost any arrangement!

Customers can order these or any other Edible Arrangements bouquets at their local Edible Arrangements location, online at Edible Arrangements.com, or by phone to 1-877-DoFruit® (1-877-363-7848).

About Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements International, Inc., is the leading purveyor of delicious, high quality, artistically designed, fresh fruit arrangements that are practical and healthy gifts. Founded in 1999 in East Haven, CT. by Tariq Farid, Edible Arrangements earned the 27th spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s “2008 Hot 100 List of Fastest-Growing Businesses in America.” With over 940 locations worldwide, Edible Arrangements is rapidly expanding across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Italy, Hong Kong and Turkey. Customers may order arrangements by telephone at 1-877-DO-FRUIT, at one of the company’s retail stores, or on-line at ediblearrangements.com

Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day

Gourmet Chocolate Covered Strawberries Offer a Delicious Twist to Traditional Long-Stemmed Roses

WALLINGFORD, CT-- Inspired by the beauty of long-stemmed roses, Edible Arrangements Berry Chocolate Roses are a clever alternative to traditional Valentine's Day gifts. Featuring gourmet chocolate covered strawberries arranged on stem-shaped skewers, Berry Chocolate Roses mark the newest fresh fruit arrangement to debut from Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit displays and chocolate-dipped fruit. Each hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberry bouquet is arranged in a signature red box -- making it a beautiful, delicious and unique gift solution for the holiday.

"Valentine's Day is not just about your sweetheart," said Steve Thomas, Vice President of Marketing for Edible Arrangements. "Whether surprising mom or sharing our Berry Chocolate Roses with a friend, the delicious combination of fresh strawberries and gourmet chocolate is a fun and delicious gift for those looking for a unique and fresh idea this holiday."

Arranged by the dozen, Edible Arrangements Berry Chocolate Roses are available in semi-sweet chocolate or white chocolate varieties, or a combination of both. Signature Berry Chocolate Roses boxes start at $49.

Edible Arrangements also offers a variety of fresh fruit bouquets that are guaranteed to deliver happiness this Valentine's Day and beyond.

Featured arrangements include:

-- Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Mixed Toppings - One dozen fresh strawberries hand-dipped in gourmet chocolate. This assortment will include a variety of flavors such as semi-sweet chocolate, coconut and almonds ($39).

-- Valentine's Day Berry Chocolate Bouquet® - A perfect combination of fruit & chocolate, this mouth-watering arrangement is filled with fresh strawberries, gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple daisies and hearts. Arrangements are available in an assortment of sizes ($69, $99, $129, $159, $209).

Ordering Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements bouquets are made-to-order to ensure freshness; no preservatives or sweeteners are used. The artistically designed fresh fruit bouquets are arranged in a designer container and delivered fresh or available for pick-up at one of more than 900 Edible Arrangements locations worldwide.

Ordering from Edible Arrangements is quick, simple and a surefire way to deliver happiness. Assortments are available via a toll-free number at 1-877-DO-FRUIT, or online at www.EdibleArrangements.com.

About Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements International, Inc. is the leading purveyor of delicious, high quality, artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements that are a practical and healthy gift delivering happiness no matter the season. Founded in 1999 in East Haven, Conn. by Tariq Farid, Edible Arrangements earned the 48th spot on Entrepreneur's 2009 Franchise 500® ranking. Edible Arrangements has more than 900 operating locations worldwide and is rapidly expanding with franchises across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Customers may order arrangements by telephone1-877-DO-FRUIT, at one of the company's retail stores, or online at www.EdibleArrangements.com.