There may be a recession on at the moment, but that means nothing to us chocolate lovers as Thorntons sales are proving.

The Thorntons company has revealed that they have had a 2.3% rise in their first quater sales compared to the same time last year (which included Woolworths and Birthdays contributions neither of which exist now). This will make their investors very happy as the shares have shot up by 5.75p to 123.75p!

The Chief Executive of Thorntons said that they have just launched their Christmas range and are now ready for the festive season – good lots of delicious new choccys ready for everyone to buy us for Christmas!

Thorntons continentals are very good for decorating the top of my delicious chocolate cake.