Recently we’ve been getting reports that our four newest flavors have been making their way onto store shelves across the country.  There is one flavor that seems to be the darling here at Bliss Headquarters: Mocha Maca Crunch. 

We can’t seem to keep it stocked in our employee freezer for more than a day or two! It is a luscious blend of Bliss made with Coffee, Cacao Nibs, Maca, and Mesquite.  So what the heck is a Cacao nib exactly? Maca? Mesquite?  Not to worry, we’re here to demystify all of these superfoods for you.  First off, check out this video of Marc, our national sales manager, as he talks about the exotic and beautiful Cacao Nib.  

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Dear Bliss Lover, 

Two factors have recently converged into a perfect storm that has left us in the unhappy situation of not having as much coconut milk as we need to keep the Bliss flowing and the freezer shelves fully stocked.

Last year Thailand suffered its most severe drought in 20 years, seriously impacting the harvest of important food crops throughout the country, including the crop of organic coconuts at the family-owned farm that has been providing our coconut milk since we first started making Coconut Bliss in 2005.

In addition, you may have noticed that there has been a veritable explosion of new coconut milk products that have come to market in the last year, resulting in tremendous competition for remaining supplies. We are still a relatively small company and do not have the resources to compete with some of the much larger players.

While we have been vigorously exploring and experimenting with other sources of organic coconut milk from Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Indonesia, and India, none that we have found so far match the exquisite flavor and creaminess of our Thai source. We are continuing the search, but in the meantime, rather than compromise the quality of our products, we are choosing to slow down our production until the Thai coconut harvest resumes. The good news—our grower tells us that this year’s crop is looking abundant!

What this means for you is that over the late spring and summer of this year some of your favorite flavors of Coconut Bliss might be out of stock, and there may even be brief periods where there is no Coconut Bliss on the shelf at all, as we furiously work to catch up on production and fill our orders.

We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause you, and hope that you will stand by us through this time, knowing that we are doing everything we can and more Bliss, including our 4 new flavors, will be back in abundance very soon.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.


Blissfully yours,

Larry & Luna

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Recently we were introduced to a wonderful Children's Illustrator and Artist name Molly Hahn.  After trying one of the Chocolate Coconut Bliss bars about a month ago she was inspired to create this cute little sketch.  She says "As a hypoglycemic, this frozen dessert is something I can definitely stand by and feel inspired to create art about.  Plus, Coconut Bliss is out of this world YUMMY." 

You can check out more of Molly's art (which she updates daily with new & kid-friendly art) at http://www.mollycules.com

And if you want to share your Coconut Bliss inspired creative works we LOVE to see what people come up with.  Just visit the "Share Your Bliss" page to share pictures, poems, videos, art, or whatever you feel inspired to create.  You'll make our day here at Bliss HQ!

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Imagine yourself preparing a delicious meal for some special guests. You are
grateful that you get to create your favorite dish and share your bliss with friends.
As you sing and twirl around your kitchen, collecting ingredients and spices, you are
shocked to find that you are out of a crucial ingredient. You still have time to run to
the store. When you get there, you see in place of your favorite ingredient is a little
sign that says “temporarily out of stock”. A moment of panic – what now?

At Coconut Bliss, this parable became our reality a few months ago.We knew our 
supply of coconut milk was diminishing, but did not expect to open the cabinets and 
find the shelves bare. Our primary supplier of coconut milk, a family run organic grower
and processor in Thailand, was out of coconuts. The 12-year drought cycle had kept its
word and left the land without enough water to grow the amount of coconuts necessary
to bring endless bounties of Bliss to the people.

What ensued was a siren call of epic proportions... 

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Last week we revealed our four newest flavors (Mocha Maca Crunch, Luna Berry Swirl, Ginger Cookie Caramel, and Chocolate Walnut Brownie), which all feature Coconut Sugar.  Since then we've been getting lots of questions on our Facebook and Twitter pages from fans asking about this new sweetener.  So here's the lowdown for all you foodies, healthy eaters, and non-dairy ice cream lovers out there.  We're sure that you'll be convinced and excited too about this delicious and sustainable sweetener.

Photo courtesy of www.coconutworld.com.

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Now, for the moment you've been craving.....Luna & Larry's is proud to present our four new flavors!  The evolution of ice cream continues with these new releases which feature Coconut Sugar and Superfoods. 

"Introducing new flavors is big news for us because we only do so after a lot of research and development in our home test kitchen, months of testing with our tasting team, and only when we are sure we have a winner," says Larry. "But we are doubly excited this time because of our new ingredient, coconut sugar, which, to our knowledge, no other ice cream maker is using."

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Coconut Bliss has been very fortunate, thanks to all of our wonderful fans and loyal customers, that we have been expanding our team here at Bliss Headquarters in Eugene, Oregon.  We are pleased to introduce you to this dynamic trio of amazing women that help us keep the Coconut Bliss stocked on shelves and in your freezers.

Although we've been growing, we are still a small company, so we like to keep things all "in the family" so to speak.

Andrea is the wife of Marc, our National Sales Manager.  They have two fabulous kids and a new puppy, and although their family has been a part of the Bliss family all along, it's a great pleasure to have Andrea here working alongside us everyday.  She came to us from the Eugene Waldorf School, and is now our accounts receivables and order processing maestra.

Victorianna (or Vicki), has long been a friend of Coconut Bliss as well.  She often sings kirtan alongside Luna and Lakshmi in Eugene and West coast Festivals, you can see their schedule here.  In addition to being a performer and mother, she has had many years of running her own companies, and is now running our National Ambassador Program.  She is essentially responsible in co-creating the "Ah Ha" moment on the palates of all who seek the way to a higher taste. 

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For 2011, we're releasing 4 new flavors for the USA (and if you get Coconut Bliss in Canada, we're making available 2 of our older flavors -- Cherry Amaretto and Chocolate Peanut Butter -- along with 2 of our 4 brand-new 2011 pints. Which 2? Stay tuned for the announement).

I can't say anymore...except that: 

a) the sneak peek videos will explain what each flavor is like. See below the fold...

b) we're also sending a box of 4 new flavors to one lucky person! AND we mean a box of 4 pints, with dry ice...right to their door--go here if you want a chance to be considered for it. Cool. Literally.

c) And for more info, go to http://coconutbliss.com/new_flavors

Expect an official announcement in a couple of weeks soon. 

Blissful Regards,

-Vince

Video: Flavor 1	Video: Flavor 2	Video: Flavor 3	Video: Flavor 4

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Often times when we are out doing tastings at stores or festivals, people will ask us about Agave.   So here are the questions we get asked most frequently.  Plus we’ve included more helpful links as well should you want to do some more investigating into this blissfully sweet nectar.

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