ChocolateWorks is a chocolate factory in Horotiu, in the Waikato, that makes its own chocolates and also manufactures for other brands. The business runs from Northgate Park at 1 Innovation Way, with the site entrance off Evolution Drive. It began in 1994, when three friends set out to change New Zealand's seasonal chocolate market. Today it does full-service work: research and development, production and retail-ready distribution. The company describes itself as New Zealand's trusted chocolate contract manufacturing and distribution partner, working with partners from a local macadamia grower to major international snack brands. It supplies stores nationwide and exports.
The factory shop is open to the public and sells seasonal chocolate gifts, factory over-runs and trial products. The shop does not sell online, so a visit has to be made in person. ChocolateWorks employs more than 30 staff across manufacturing, administration and support, and says it keeps prices fair and quality high. Anyone with a product idea can get in touch through the form on the site to talk through development.