Boston-based Unreal Snacks allows its 70 employees to expense unlimited chocolate from any brand, not just their own products. The team consumed over 1,300 pounds of chocolate in the first seven months of this year and expects to reach nearly 3,000 pounds by December. CEO Kevin McCarthy explained the unusual perk serves a business purpose beyond satisfying sweet cravings. “It’s really meant to keep us really close to the products, for our product, but also other brands,” he said. The company produces chocolate made with whole ingredients, less sugar, and no artificial additives. McCarthy said understanding mainstream flavors helps his team create healthier alternatives. “Understanding what other brands are on shelves isn’t just any one person’s job. It’s our whole team’s job,” he stated. (Newser)
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