Cocoa Black creates ‘The Ultimate Box of Chocolates’

The new website was required after UK World Chocolate Master Ruth Hinks, of Peebles-based Cocoa Black spent the last two years creating what the company describe as ‘The Ultimate Box of Chocolates’.

The project drew upon the technical and creative talents of a multi-disciplined team of 18 from across Scotland provided by SOSE, as well as a DigitalBoost grant delivered by Business Gateway.

The recently launched website allows Cocoa Black to deliver its luxury handmade chocolates to its online customers.

The company was established in 2008 and manufactures luxury handmade chocolates, cakes and patisserie as well as having a café and shop in the heart of Peebles.

It also houses The Chocolate and Pastry School, which was officially opened by His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex in 2016.

In 2013, Ruth represented the UK at the World Chocolate Masters in Paris and in 2020 was expert TV judge on the Hairy Bikers’ Chocolate Challenge.

SOSE supported a marketing plan for its launch and provided advice on IP protection and improving the company’s social media presence.

This support has helped create a new role focussed on social media and has the potential to create further new posts in the future.

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David Hinks, Director of Cocoa Black said: “We are very grateful for SOSE’s support in developing Cocoa Black’s marketing strategy for our new range of boxed chocolates.

“The work has brought much needed clarity over where we should be focussing our efforts over the next 12 to 24 months.”

Lynne Campbell, SOSE Business Development Advisor said: “It has been fantastic to see the progress made with this project, from initial concept to product launch.

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“I look forward to SOSE continuing to work with Cocoa Black on their journey.”