YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Legendary Mahoning Valley Chocolatier, Gorant Chocolates has officially announced its new owner on Wednesday.

According to a press release, Gorant is now owned by Youngstown Chocolate LLC, which is owned by Bergen Giordani and Dr. Nino Rubino.

Giordani is known for sweet local favorites, One Hot Cookie and OH Donut Co., and Dr. Rubino is a family medical practitioner and partner at the Poland Medical Center. 

While the Gorant's recipe will remain the same as it always was, new changes have been revealed such as the relocation of the Market Street store to a more prominent location at 410 Boardman-Poland Road across from the Target plaza before the upcoming holiday season.

In addition to the chocolates customers know and love, the new location will have a chocolate bar where families can enjoy hot beverages from coffee to hot chocolate to sundaes all made with Gorant's familiar recipe.

The new owners intend to remain all current employees and plan on adding five new positions over the next year.

"We are grateful to be trusted with such an important piece of local history and are excited to elevate the Gorant brand and carry it forward to be enjoyed by the next generation of sweet lovers,” Giordani said.

The two other locations in Austintown and Howland will remain under the current ownership. Youngstown Chocolate LLC will collaborate to ensure consistent, high-quality products.

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