House of Anvers

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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]

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