Whittaker’s celebrates the people behind its chocolate on World Chocolate Day

World Chocolate Day, 7 July, is an opportunity for Whittaker to celebrate our relationships with our cocoa farmers and other ingredient suppliers in New Zealand and around the world, our Porirua factory staff, our ethical sourcing partners, our local community and our chocolate lovers.

Whittaker’s Co-Chief Operating Officer Holly Whittaker, who is the great-granddaughter of founder JH Whittaker, says relationships are a key ingredient in enabling Whittaker to make world-class chocolate right here in New Zealand.

“We would especially like to thank our dedicated team at our Porirua factory who make our world-class chocolate, as well as our chocolate lovers who give us honest feedback so we can continue to innovate and improve what we do,” says Holly.

World Chocolate Day is also an opportunity for everyone to celebrate a treat that has been enjoyed for centuries for the sensation it provides as well as its delicious taste.

“It’s great to have this opportunity for us all to celebrate chocolate and an excuse to enjoy it! We can’t wait to hear from our chocolate lovers on how they plan to celebrate the day,” says Holly.

Although New Zealand was Whittaker’s home country and main focus, the company also began to expand globally, exporting its products to Australia, Canada, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, the Middle East and many Pacific Islands.

Matt Whittaker, Whittaker’s other co-COO, says that while there is broader demand and opportunity for Whittaker in these and other markets, Whittaker’s goal is still to be the best chocolate maker rather than the biggest.

“Staying true to our values ​​as a family business remains a priority, and for us that means our uncompromising commitment to quality by controlling the entire chocolate-making process, from bean to bar, and continuing to build a more ethical and sustainable supply chain,” says Matt.

Whittaker’s has been voted New Zealand’s most trusted brand for the past 13 years in a row and its wide range of products is available in stores nationwide.

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