The shelf life of Godiva chocolate is stated on the packaging. The shelf life of chocolate purchased from Godiva’s official website in the United States is generally 11 months and 330 days. The chocolate purchased from Godiva's official website in the United States needs to be frozen and stored from production to sales. Thawing is a very rigorous process. Thawing the frozen Godiva chocolate too quickly or too slowly will make the quality not superior and the taste. Less than perfect.