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Cocoa processed at source: A game changer for poorer economies.
Keeping the economic benefits in the country of origin. Processing chocolate at source fits with the Coco Pzazz way of doing the right thing for growers and the environment.
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Stunning new Bilingual Bars - a celebration of Welsh, art and chocolate
A collaboration between Welsh art and chocolate has resulted in a new range of bilingual packaging for Coco Pzazz chocolates. Driftwood Designs, known for their stunning artwork, has teamed up with Coco Pzazz to create packaging that is both visually appealing and eco-friendly. The packaging is completely bilingual, featuring Welsh greetings and descriptions alongside English, even down to the nutritional information. Coco Pzazz founder Lorraine Whinn (Lori) has long admired Lizzie Spikes's (Driftwood Designs' artist) work, stating, "They aren’t just pretty and colourful, they are also a little irreverent, and whenever I see them, I want to smile. Just like tasting great chocolate – they bring happiness." The four bespoke designs are: Croeso - Crunchy Coffee (Roasted in Eryri) milk chocolate bar Cariad - Bara Brith flavour chocolate - gently spiced with dried fruit Dragon - Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate (Welsh sea salt of course!) “Love my Dog” - 70% dark chocolate This collaboration highlights the shared Welsh heritage of both companies, their commitment to eco-friendly practices, and their all-female teams. Lizzie Spikes commented on the collaboration, expressing her excitement about creating the designs and watching customers enjoy the chocolate. Lorraine Whinn added, "This collaboration with Driftwood Designs is bound to see customers ‘buying with their eyes’ more than ever." You can buy these from our website or look out for Coco Pzazz chocolate with Driftwood’s designs in gift shops, delis, farm shops, food halls, garden centres, heritage sites, and community and convenience stores across the UK.
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Flavour alert: Peppermint is back – and better than ever!
Remember our old peppermint dark chocolate buttons? We all loved them, but honestly, we got a bit bored with the flavour (and our factory smelled perpetually minty!). We know peppermint chocolate isn't a new trend; but it's a classic for a reason. We’re renovated and reinvented the flavour with a crunchy twist! We wanted a pure breeze of peppermint that would work perfectly with 70% dark chocolate for our new mini bar, especially for our dairy-free or plant-based customers. So, we tried peppermint again, this time pairing a clean, minty peppermint oil with great dark chocolate and crunchy cocoa nibs for something truly unique. And WOW! We all love it – even the team members who aren't usually dark chocolate fans! OK - the factory still smells minty - but we really don’t mind. You’ll find this new favourite in our 28g mini bar - we’d love to know what you think!
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Introducing our latest indulgence: moreish dusted truffles
At Coco Pzazz, we believe that chocolate should be an experience - rich, luxurious, and unforgettable. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our latest creation: Dusted Truffles. These delicious treats deliver satisfying chocolate bliss in every bite. A Celebration of flavour and texture Our hand-rolled powdered truffles are available in 4 rich flavours: Simply chocolate – A deep, smooth intense cocoa experience with a luxurious mouthfeel. Hazelnut chocolate crunch– A truffle with a bit of bite! Nutty and totally indulgent. Candied Orange chocolate– Smooth, rich ganache with harmonious orange and zesty candied orange pieces. Cocoa nib crunch– Intensely chocolatey with natural cocoa nibs to add a lovely crunchy texture. Perfect for gifting (or self-indulgence!) Presented in eco-friendly packaging, our truffles make the perfect gift for any chocolate lover—or a well-deserved treat for yourself. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee, shared with friends, or savoured as a moment of indulgence, these truffles are designed to delight. Developed with passion and enjoyed with pleasure. Experience the cocoa magic of these delicious Dusted Truffles.
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Coco Pzazz Christmas packaging: meet our artists
We have lots of fun finding new artwork for our chocolate bars. We're often asked who designs the packaging - so here goes! We keep our range fresh by introducing new designs a couple of times each year. Typically Lori will spot an artist with lovely images at an exhibition or trade show and talk to them about becoming a Coco Pzazz featured artist. Lori explains: "We want to chocolate bars to taste great - and to look great too. We work with around 10 talented artists each with their own style. Stockists then select the range of designs and flavours that work best for them. From contemporary abstract to fine art realism - we cover all bases" Some are new artists, and others are pretty well known and established. We help to promote their work to our stockists - and we also invite a couple of artists each year to be featured on the Coco Pzazz stand at major trade shows. As we have around 1000 retail customers and sell 250000 bars a year - it's a pretty good way of getting their work in front of people! The image at the header of this news article features the work of Jill White, of Rocket68. www.rocket68.com Jill offers a wide range of prints, cards and gifts online as well as from her shop in Somerton. We are putting the final touches to the chocolate bar designs for our 2025 range and these include artwork from 2 new artists... all very exciting!
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Factory Shop Open in Llanidloes!
Did you know that you can come and buy chocolate from us? Our factory shop is open Tuesday & Thursday from 11am - 2pm. You'll find us at Parc Derwen Fawr, Llanidloes. We have exclusive chocolate that you can't buy elsewhere, bags of "seconds" at reduced prices - and the rest of our range is there and available to buy as well. We have a selection of gifts that coordinate with our chocolate too - and greetings cards. Come and take a look! Christmas and Halloween flavours available NOW - so come and stock up!
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