Lindt reaches for 'excellence' with new chocolate bars

STRATHAM, N.H. — Lindt is expanding its dark chocolate offerings with two new Excellence bars.

The Excellence 70% cocoa almond brittle balances the sweet crunch of almond brittle with dark chocolate, while the Excellence 70% cocoa nut crunch combines the subtle flavor and delicate crunch of of caramelized walnut and hazelnut pieces with dark chocolate. Each bar provides a "delightful dark chocolate experience," Lindt said.

The 3.5-oz. bars are available at retail locations nationwide, Lindt chocolate shops and at Lindt.com.