The Chocolate Culturalist
Welcome to our stories and thought on chocolate culture
This blog is brought to you by Sophie, our founder, as she shares more about York's chocolate history and culture of chocolate consumption.
THE CHOCOLATE CULTURALIST
Of all the cities in Britain, why did York become the chocolate capital of the world? The answer lies in geography, trade, Quaker values, and the remarkable people who shaped a city — and an industry.
COCOA AND CHOCOLATE NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Some of our thoughts and observations of the latest industry happenings
Did you see this news about the quest for “perfect” chocolate? For the thousands of...
This Easter we were delighted to welcome BBC Masterchef personality Leyla Kazim exploring, unsurprisingly chocolate!
Leyla explored our chocolate making process at York Cocoa Works as well as the many chocolate celebrations taking place as part of York Chocolate Festival before heading on up the road to discover a chocolate brand that's been fully embracing the "Dubai" Chocolate bar craze!
Our journey has been everything but a straight road! Looking back on it makes a...
YORK COCOA WORKS NEWS
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Introducing The Chocolate Culturalist — our new blog dedicated to the stories, craft, and culture of chocolate — and the Chocolate Lovers Club, our way of rewarding everyone who shares our passion for better chocolate.
Last year we were finalists in the Deliciously Yorkshire Most Sustainable Product awards sponsored by...
Sending a Happy Hot Chocolate Day to some of our fab new stockists - from Wilson’s Food Hall in Whitby, down to Dover, the heights of Mayfair and of course some fab venues in York! We’re delighted to have you on board and helping us sharing our chocolate mission! Fancy being a stockist - you can sign up here
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