World's Largest Box of Chocolates, world record in Kansas City, Missouri

July 1, 2024

Kansas City, Missouri, United States--Russell Stover partnered with Dimensional Innovations to create oversized version of its classic copper box of assorted chocolates at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri; the chocolate box measured 30 feet 4.5 inches wide by 15 feet 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 2,300 pounds and holds over 5,000 pounds of chocolate, setting the world record for the World's Largest Box of Chocolates, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

"Russell Stover Chocolates, the beloved chocolate manufacturer, offering chocolates crafted from the finest ingredients, broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Box of Chocolates at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City in front of over 300 attendees," the Russell Stover Chocolates says.

"The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Box of Chocolates is a weight record and is based on the total weight of chocolate held in the box.

"Russell Stover's oversized chocolate box, designed and fabricated by local Kansas City long-standing experience, design, and fabrication firm, Dimensional Innovations, is a replica of the brand's classic assorted gift box and measures 30 feet 4.5 inches wide by 15 feet 5 inches tall.

"When empty, the Russell Stover box alone weighs approximately 2,300 pounds. During the attempt, a team of Russell Stover employees weighed and loaded over 5,000 lbs. of oversized, novelty chocolates, weighing between 11-38 pounds each, into the massive box smashing the current GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title."

"The previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title was held by U.K. chocolate manufacturer, Thorntons, since April 2008 with a box that measured 16 feet 6 inches long by 11 feet 2 inches wide and held 3,725 pounds of chocolate.

"The new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title now stands at 5,616 pounds. The gigantic Russell Stover novelty box is over twice as large and held 1,891 pounds more than the previous title holders weight."

""We wanted to do something really special to celebrate our 100th anniversary," said Niccolo Starace, president and CEO at Russell Stover Chocolates, "and what could be more special than breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title?

"Russell Stover is the #1 Assorted Gift Box Chocolates brand at Christmas and now the replica of our most popular assorted gift box holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title. We're really proud to add this major milestone to our company's rich history."

"Amidst the celebration, Russell Stover also held a silent auction to benefit its 2023 charitable partner, Feed the Children, a nonprofit committed to providing food and resources to children and families without life's essentials.

"As part of its centennial celebration events, Russell Stover is partnering with the organization to host community food distribution events and raise funds throughout the year.

"The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt was attended by Russell Stover employees, invited guests and the media, and hosted by former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and current TV & Chiefs Radio Color Analyst, Danan Hughes."

"The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title winning box will soon be on display at one of Russell Stover's retail shop locations.

"The oversized, novelty chocolates it held, will be gifted, donated, or raffled in partnership with Feed the Children during a media tour later this fall."

"Russell Stover Chocolates successfully achieved the world record title for the Largest Box of Chocolates at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO.

"The box is more than 30 feet long by 15 feet wide. The new title weight now stands at 5,616 pounds, beating the previous title holder's record by 1,891 pounds!"

"Russell Stover Chocolates has been an American classic since 1923. Crafting delicious treats, made using the finest ingredients, Russell Stover Chocolates has been known for its gifting chocolates for generations.

"Founded in Denver by Clara and Russell Stover, the company moved its headquarters to Kansas City in 1932. With factories in Kansas and Texas, Russell Stover Chocolates includes the Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Pangburn's brands.

"The company was acquired by Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli in 2014 and is now part of the Lindt & Sprüngli Group."

"Russell Stover partnered with Dimensional Innovations to create oversized version of its classic copper box of assorted chocolates at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts," the FOX 2 says.

"Once the larger than life candy box was complete, it measured 30 feet 4.5 inches wide by 15 feet 5 inches tall. The box itself weighs approximately 2,300 pounds and holds over 5,000 pounds of chocolate.

"Each oversized candy piece within the classic box set weighs between 11 and 38 pounds. Russell Stover shattered the previous world record, set by U.K. chocolate manufacturer Thorntons back in 2008, by about 1,891 pounds."