Chocolate Making
Our family is passionate about crafting New Zealand’s finest chocolate. So passionate in fact, we’re four generations in and counting. We’re sticklers for quality. Keen to roll up our sleeves and get involved in the day-to-day. You’ll often find Andrew and Brian tinkering about on the factory floor!
Our search for the most precise machinery takes us around the world. While at home in Porirua, we make sure our wonderful staff are supported and search for ways to make our factory operations more sustainable.
Find out how we're innovating to make the best even better.
Powered by renewable energy
Meridian Energy powers our factory. They only generate electricity from 100% renewable energy sources like wind, sun and water.
Made in New Zealand since 1896
All Whittaker's products are made in our one factory in Porirua, New Zealand.
Our timeline
Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most ethical chocolate makers
Since 2021, we have consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most ethical chocolate makers. We’re proud to be recognised in the NGO-led Chocolate Scorecard for chocolate making that is better for people and the planet.
Waste reduction plan begins
Reducing internal process packaging, switching to recyclable alternatives and educating staff.
Build for a new bean roasting facility starts
We're committed to making world-class Beans to Bear chocolate from Porirua.
Waste audit completed
Organic Wealth audit our waste to inform our waste reduction plan.
New production line installed for gifting range
Allowing us to launch our Artisan and Minimix assortments, the gifts to give, the gifts to get.
Supporting renewable energy generation
With Meridian Energy.
English language support for staff
We begin our ongoing partnership with Aspire 2 to create a programme to support our diverse workforce.
Swiss Roll Refiner arrives
Innovation continues, making our Creamy Milk chocolate even smoother.
Our factory moves to Porirua
From Christchurch to Wellington and finally, Porirua. To this day, it remains our heart and home.
Whittaker's company established
Arguably, the most important year of all!