3 Jul 2024

Pacific chocolate bar launches at festival in Wellington

From , 6:00 am on 3 July 2024
Chocolate and cocoa beans

Photo: Unsplash / Tetiana Bykovets

Sweet tooth enthusiasts flocked to 'Chockstock', New Zealand's sole craft chocolate festival in Wellington. 

Held last month, over 25 of the best chocolate makers from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific came to celebrate delicious and ethical chocolate products. 

Among the festivities, saw the launch of a limited edition 'Pacific Coconut and Ginger Chocolate Bar' mixed with ingredients sourced from Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu. 

The chocolate is a collaboration between Chef Peter Gordon and the Wellington Chocolate Factory. 

Co-founder of the Wellington Chocolate Factory, Gabe Davidson spoke with Pacific Waves host Susana Suisuiki.