Joseph Schmidt Confections was a San Francisco-based chocolatier, which created gourmet confections with imported Belgian chocolate.[1] The line of confections included truffles of various sizes, slicks, and mosaics. Joseph Schmidt confections ceased operations in 2009.[2][3]
History
Early
Joseph Schmidt Confections was started in San Francisco during 1983. Joseph Schmidt, a European-trained baker, opened the store with his partner Audrey Ryan, a European-trained confectioner, and together, they sold baked goods and chocolates. Joseph Schmidt's signature egg-shaped truffle was the company's trademark.[2]
In 1985, Joseph and Audrey brought in two partners to grow the business: Jeff Smith, a successful restaurateur and veteran of Nestle, and Duane Papierniak, an engineer. They continued to run the company until 2005, growing the business both nationally and internationally.[2] At different times, Joseph Schmidt products were available in such department stores as Harrods and Selfridges in the London, David Jones in Australia, Takashimaya in
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References
- Florence Fabricant. Only Nature Makes Truffles Better Than A Chocolatier's The New York Times, 1992-04-29, retrieved 2019-02-27^
- Scott James. Bittersweet Memories of a Local Chocolate Maker The New York Times, 2009-12-23, retrieved 2019-02-27^
- Maureen Bogues. Joseph Schmidt chocolates will be missed