BRAND NEWS
Hotel Chocolat adds Spicy Maple to autumn NPD
Hotel Chocolat is extending its autumn range with two limited-edition drinking chocolates, including new Spicy Maple and the returning Pumpkin Spice, alongside three seasonal Selectors. Spicy Maple combines sweet maple with habanero heat, tapping into continued
Specialty Chocolatier at Hotel Chocolat,
interest in ‘swicy’ flavour profiles. The recipe builds on the success of Hotel Chocolat’s Spicy Maple filled chocolate, translating the established flavour combination into a drinking chocolate format. Pumpkin Spice returns with a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin, reflecting the continued appeal of seasonal flavours and limited-edition recipes.
Yiotis Panagiotou, said the launch demonstrates how the company is “finding new ways to deliver” flavours that already resonate with customers. “Spicy Maple started life as one of our filled chocolates, and we saw an opportunity to translate that into a completely different format,” he said. The drinking chocolates are priced at
£11.95 and can be prepared at home using a Velvetiser, steam wand or hob. Velvetiser Cafés will also serve both recipes as hot chocolates, choc shakes or mochas, extending the seasonal products across at- home and out-of-home occasions.
Ghirardelli brings back Jack O’Lantern chocolates for Halloween
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has announced the nationwide return of its Jack O’Lantern chocolates for the 2026 Halloween season, offering three milk chocolate varieties in seasonal shapes. The limited-edition range includes Milk Chocolate Caramel, Milk Chocolate
Caramel Apple and a Chocolate Assortment featuring solid milk chocolate alongside both filled varieties. Available in individual and assorted bags, the products are positioned for seasonal gifting, sharing and Halloween celebrations. Bobby Oliver, Vice President and Head of Marketing at Ghirardelli
James Bond chocolate advent calendar launches for Christmas 2026
The world’s first James Bond Chocolate Advent Calendar has launched for Christmas 2026 through the official 007Store, in collaboration with British luxury chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker. The limited-edition calendar
celebrates all 25 official Bond films, from Dr. No (1962) to No Time To Die (2021), with 25 individually decorated milk and white chocolates paired with film-themed trivia questions. The handcrafted chocolates
feature sugar-stamped designs including bow ties, SPECTRE symbols and the iconic 007 mark. Each door focuses on a different film, with questions covering characters and villains, Q Branch gadgets and locations, alongside a British- made Charbonnel et Walker chocolate. The black and gold calendar
Chocolate Company, said: “Our Jack O’Lantern chocolates bring a playful twist to the Ghirardelli flavors fans know and love, making the season a little more special.” The Milk Chocolate Caramel Apple variety combines milk chocolate with
caramel and crisp apple flavour notes, while the Milk Chocolate Caramel version features the company’s signature slow-melting milk chocolate and buttery caramel filling. The 4.1oz bags carry a suggested retail price of $7.99, with larger
club-size bags also available through Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s. The seasonal collection is available at major US retailers nationwide while supplies last.
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is available to order through the 007Store, with worldwide shipping from London and Los Angeles. It is priced at £29.95 in the UK and EU, and $56 in the US. Weighing 270g, the calendar measures 215 x 270mm and offers a seasonal proposition combining licensed entertainment, premium confectionery and interactive content. The James Bond 007
Chocolate Advent Calendar by Charbonnel et Walker is available while stocks last, providing a limited-edition Christmas gifting opportunity for Bond and chocolate fans.
Two established London chocolate businesses. One exceptional opportunity
After nearly two decades of creativity, education and dedication to chocolate, the founder of Melange Chocolate Ltd and The Chocolate Museum Ltd is seeking the right buyer or strategic partner to take both businesses into their next chapter.
MELANGE CHOCOLATE
Artisan chocolate brand established in London in 2008, with a distinctive range of 18 chocolate bars, original flavour combinations and a strong creative identity.
THE CHOCOLATE MUSEUM
An established educational and cultural concept dedicated to the history, origins, production and enjoyment of chocolate, with more than a decade of experience delivering workshops to schools, families, adults and corporate groups.
Two complementary businesses with significant potential for development under one roof.
Ideal for a chocolate company, entrepreneur, investor or organisation looking to expand into chocolate experiences, education, heritage and premium products. Expressions of interest and confidential enquiries welcome.
Isabelle Benyamin: Founder & Director
Isabelle@themelange.com |
info@thechocolatemuseum.co.uk
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