Noosa Chocolate Factory has opened a permanent new location in Brisbane Arcade, just in time to showcase its premium handmade chocolates for the festive season.
The Queensland-based company has been making its chocolate treats since 2009, specialising in panning (chocolate coating) using a custom blend of high percentage cocoa dark chocolate. Despite industry challenges, Noosa Chocolate Factory is closing off a successful year with record sales.
The new Brisbane store is focused on selling the company’s bestselling and seasonal products, handmade and delivered fresh from the Noosa factory.
These include freeze-dried strawberries in white chocolate, mango macadamia, marbled hazelnuts, and gift hampers – of which the company expects to sell over 22,000 this season alone. All its products are 100 per cent palm oil free.
Noosa Chocolate Factory general manager, Nick Southon, said the company was thrilled to add a new store to the family just in time for Christmas.
“The Arcade is a year-round destination for locals and visitors but especially at this time of year when people flock to get photos of its famous Christmas decorations. We’re excited to join the festive fun and bring even more flavour to the arcade,” said Southon.
“We’re committed to keeping our products packed with rich cocoa flavour and antioxidant goodness. Our chocolates are carefully crafted to deliver that uncompromised taste our customers know and love.
“Despite cost of living prices, we have seen a significant increase in footfall to all retail spaces across Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. We know anecdotally that consumers are seeking out quality and locally made food products. Gifts are increasing in popularity as people are potentially spending less per gift but still giving quality products that they’re proud to share,” he said.
The Brisbane Arcade store joins the company’s other Brisbane store and cafe, as well as its Noosaville and Maroochydore locations on the Sunshine Coast.
