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Single-origin dark chocolate specialist Cox&Co Cacao is expanding its seasonal portfolio with three new Easter SKUs, introducing a spicy-fruit flavour pairing alongside two premium hollow egg multipacks aimed at dark chocolate enthusiasts.


The latest additions to the 2026 Easter range include: an Aleppo Chilli & Cherry Easter Egg (155g, RRP £14.00), a Miso & Caramel Hollow Egg Triple Pack (3 x 60g, RRP £18.00) and a Bee Pollen & Honey Hollow Egg Triple Pack (3 x 60g, RRP £18.00).


Headlining the launch is the Aleppo Chilli & Cherry Easter Egg, crafted with 60% single-origin Colombian cacao. The egg combines fruity cherry notes with a sprinkling of Aleppo chilli flakes, delivering mild warmth and tangy complexity designed to complement the richness of dark chocolate. The product is also suitable for vegans, aligning with the continued growth in plant-based confectionery.


The Aleppo chilli’s subtle heat and fruit-forward character provide differentiation in a competitive Easter fixture, where brands are increasingly leaning into adventurous flavour profiles to drive incremental sales.


Responding to consumer demand for smaller, shareable formats, the brand is also introducing two hollow egg triple packs.


The Miso & Caramel variant (47% cacao) blends white miso powder with natural caramel, targeting shoppers seeking sweet-savoury flavour experiences. Meanwhile, the Bee Pollen & Honey triple pack (60% cacao) pairs dark chocolate with honey and a sprinkling of bee pollen, tapping into interest in natural ingredients and added texture.


Founder Gavin Cox commented: “NPD for Easter is always important for Cox&Co. Cacao. With so many Easter egg options, it’s crucial to stand out and continue innovating with new flavour combinations and formats."


He continued: "There’s been real demand for mini versions of our eggs, so the new three-packs are a great addition, whilst the Aleppo Chilli & Cherry egg is a flavour favourite that we expect to perform strongly this season.”


Cox&Co. Cacao continues its partnership with Colombia’s Luker Chocolate estate, investing in farming communities and sustainable agricultural practices to support ethical cacao production — a factor increasingly influencing purchasing decisions in the premium chocolate segment.


The new Easter range is available now in selected Waitrose stores, via Amazon, and direct-to-consumer through the brand’s website.

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Leah Smith

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20 February 2026

Cox&Co Cacao turns up the heat for Easter with chilli-infused eggs

Single-origin dark chocolate specialist Cox&Co Cacao is expanding its seasonal portfolio with three new Easter SKUs, introducing a spicy-fruit flavour pairing alongside two premium hollow egg multipacks aimed at dark chocolate enthusiasts.


The latest additions to the 2026 Easter range include: an Aleppo Chilli & Cherry Easter Egg (155g, RRP £14.00), a Miso & Caramel Hollow Egg Triple Pack (3 x 60g, RRP £18.00) and a Bee Pollen & Honey Hollow Egg Triple Pack (3 x 60g, RRP £18.00).


Headlining the launch is the Aleppo Chilli & Cherry Easter Egg, crafted with 60% single-origin Colombian cacao. The egg combines fruity cherry notes with a sprinkling of Aleppo chilli flakes, delivering mild warmth and tangy complexity designed to complement the richness of dark chocolate. The product is also suitable for vegans, aligning with the continued growth in plant-based confectionery.


The Aleppo chilli’s subtle heat and fruit-forward character provide differentiation in a competitive Easter fixture, where brands are increasingly leaning into adventurous flavour profiles to drive incremental sales.


Responding to consumer demand for smaller, shareable formats, the brand is also introducing two hollow egg triple packs.


The Miso & Caramel variant (47% cacao) blends white miso powder with natural caramel, targeting shoppers seeking sweet-savoury flavour experiences. Meanwhile, the Bee Pollen & Honey triple pack (60% cacao) pairs dark chocolate with honey and a sprinkling of bee pollen, tapping into interest in natural ingredients and added texture.


Founder Gavin Cox commented: “NPD for Easter is always important for Cox&Co. Cacao. With so many Easter egg options, it’s crucial to stand out and continue innovating with new flavour combinations and formats."


He continued: "There’s been real demand for mini versions of our eggs, so the new three-packs are a great addition, whilst the Aleppo Chilli & Cherry egg is a flavour favourite that we expect to perform strongly this season.”


Cox&Co. Cacao continues its partnership with Colombia’s Luker Chocolate estate, investing in farming communities and sustainable agricultural practices to support ethical cacao production — a factor increasingly influencing purchasing decisions in the premium chocolate segment.


The new Easter range is available now in selected Waitrose stores, via Amazon, and direct-to-consumer through the brand’s website.

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