# Literal Chocolate Boxes This Flower-Inspired Gourmet Chocolate Box is Made Out of Dark Chocolate By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-box References: [debrand](http://www.debrand.com/shop/product_detail.cfm?loption_id=7990&lsubcat_id=66&lsku=3151) Anyone can give someone a regular box of chocolates as a gift, but this gourmet chocolate box made out of actual chocolate is truly special. Ideal for an [Easter gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-easter-chocolate-treats-box) (now that we are post Valentine's Day), the Filled Flower Power Art Box from DeBrand Fine Chocolates also contains their Classic Collection of assorted sweets. While DeBrand carries other gourmet chocolate box designs, this one in particular has an [optimistic spring theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fantastical-flora-collection). Made out of rich dark chocolate, the box is hand-decorated with white and milk chocolate flowers as well as a dark chocolate ribbon. The tasty gift box is full of chocolates like caramels, all natural fruit creams and "many other unusual and traditional varieties." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Packaging:** The creation of edible packaging, such as chocolate boxes, presents opportunities for eco-friendly and innovative ways to package and present products. - **Gourmet Food Gifts:** The rising popularity of gourmet food gifts, like the gourmet chocolate box, opens up potential for unique and luxurious gift options. - **Artistic Food Presentation:** The trend towards artistic food presentation, exemplified by hand-decorated chocolate boxes, provides opportunities for creating visually appealing and aesthetically pleasing food experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry could explore the development of edible packaging options, such as chocolate boxes, to offer sustainable and novel packaging solutions. - **Gourmet Food:** The gourmet food industry can leverage the demand for luxurious food gifts by creating unique and high-quality products, like gourmet chocolate assortments, that cater to discerning consumers. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can incorporate artistic and visually stunning food presentations, such as hand-decorated chocolate boxes, to create memorable and Instagram-worthy experiences for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Dubai-Style Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-gift-box.md) - [Hand-Painted Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painted-with-love-chocolate-bon-bons.md) - [Opulent Heart-Shaped Chocolate Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-chocolate-tins.md) - [Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-chocolate-easter-eggs.md) - [Paintable Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-kit-easter-edition.md) - [Extravagant Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrtavagant-chocolate.md) - [Valentine’s Day Chocolate Crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sjaaks-organic-chocolates.md) - [Artisanal Mom-Approved Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-16piece-truffle-collection.md) - [Free-From Valentine's Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-baskets.md)