World Chocolate Day on 7 July is a chance for Whittaker’s to celebrate our relationships with our cocoa farmers and
other ingredient suppliers in New Zealand and around the world, staff at our one factory in Porirua, 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’s to make world class chocolate right here in New Zealand.
“We especially want to acknowledge our dedicated team at our Porirua factory who make our world class chocolate, and our
Chocolate Lovers who give us honest feedback so that we can continue to innovate and improve on what we do,” says Holly.
World Chocolate Day is also an opportunity for everyone to celebrate a treat that has been loved for centuries for the
way it makes us feel as well as its delicious taste.
“It’s great to have this opportunity for us all to celebrate chocolate and an excuse to enjoy some! We look forward to
hearing from our Chocolate Lovers about how they plan to celebrate the day,” says Holly.
While New Zealand is Whittaker’s home and key focus, it is also starting to take on the world, exporting its products to
Australia, Canada, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, the Middle East, and many Pacific Islands.
Whittaker’s other co-Chief Operating Officer, Matt Whittaker, says that while there is wider demand and opportunity for
Whittaker’s in these and other markets, Whittaker’s aim is still to be the best chocolate manufacturer rather than the
biggest.
“Staying true to our values as a family-owned business remains a priority, and for us that’s all about our
uncompromising commitment to quality by controlling the whole 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.