Whitakers

A North Yorkshire chocolatier with over 135 years of heritage, crafting premium filled chocolates using natural ingredients and Fairtrade cocoa.

About: Whitakers Chocolates delivers exquisite handmade-style confections – including iconic foiled fondant creams (mint, rose, violet, lemon & lime), luxurious truffles, chocolate-coated ginger & honeycomb crisps, personalised Neapolitans, vegan selections, seasonal novelties and the new Milk Chocolate Brazil Nuts – to delicatessens, foodservice operators, retailers and international partners as one of the UK's most trusted private label chocolate specialists.

Established in 1889 by John and Rebecca Whitaker in a small grocery shop near Skipton, this enduring family business evolved from humble beginnings into a modern manufacturer producing over 10 million chocolates weekly. Now backed by the Bramble Foods Group, Whitakers maintains its independent spirit, innovating with natural flavours while upholding secret family recipes and ethical sourcing.

It focuses on ambient, high-quality products perfect for gifting, after-dinner treats and global markets, with strong expertise in private label customisation, Fairtrade certification and bold new developments like dedicated nut processing.

The ethos emphasises family values, ethical responsibility and pure indulgence – using Fairtrade cocoa, recyclable packaging and sustainable practices to create chocolates that delight while doing good.

Whitakers supplies premium UK delis, food halls, hospitality and extensive private label channels worldwide. The portfolio features classic fondants & creams, innovative crisps & bars, vegan tins and seasonal specials loved for their smooth centres, rich coatings and timeless appeal.

Brands they manage/partnerships: Whitakers Chocolates (core brand) | Extensive private label for major retailers & hospitality | Fairtrade certified ranges

Location: Snaygill Industrial Estate, Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2QR (registered: 85 Keighley Road, BD23 2NA)

Size: Medium (£5 - £25 million turnover)

Website: http://www.whitakerschocolates.com

Team: Family heritage leadership (Whitaker family)

Dedicated Sales Team Contact: ian-webster@whitakerschocolates.com (Ian Webster) | sales@whitakerschocolates.co.uk

Sectors they sell to: Multi-channel (Delicatessens/Food Halls, Foodservice Mainstream & Premium, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Private Label, Export)