The Chocolate Factory has been making news since its launch in 2002. Here are just a few of the sweet success stories that have hit the headlines over the years.
February 2007
The Chocolate Factory in Hutton-le-Hole features on BBC3’s You Are What You Eat. The show promotes the positive health benefits associated with eating fine quality dark chocolate.
April 2006
Chocolatier Gareth bathes in the media spotlight when interviewed for a special feature in the Daily Express newspaper. The weekly ‘Be Happy’ column focuses on lucky people considered to have the best jobs in the world.
November 2005
The Chocolate Factory is contacted by the makers of hit Channel 4 reality show Big Brother. Gareth and Chris supply a huge range of handmade chocolate figures for contestants to munch on during their time in the house.
September 2005
The Chocolate Factory celebrates being selected as a finalist in the Gazette & Herald Business Awards 2005. Gareth and Chris enjoy a taste of the limelight in the Rural Growth Business of The Year category.
June 2005
The Chocolate Factory launches a special chocolate figure to celebrate the start of Royal Ascot in York. The chocolate racehorse proves a firm favourite with punters.