Cox&Co Cacao: Combining taste and quality

John Paul Panchaud of Cox&Co 

Written by John Paul Panchaud, Sales Manager at Daniel’s Delight

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3 min read | 11 April 2025

Cox&Co Cacao is a British chocolate brand that puts ethical sourcing, sustainability, and high-quality, delicious ingredients at its heart.

Cox&Co’s founder, Gavin Cox, spent much of his younger years in the same place where cacao is lovingly grown—South America. So, when developing Cox&Co, he knew that to create the best-tasting chocolate, above all else, he had to use what he feels is the best cacao in the world, and it had to be produced as ethically as possible.
Cox&Co founder Gavin Cox

Where Cox&Co chocolate comes from

Luker Chocolate is a family business that works with 15,000 cocoa-growing farmers across Colombia. Their commitment to ethical farming and trade married perfectly with Cox&Co’s desire to ensure a transparent and fair supply chain in an industry that is notoriously unfair and unethical. Cox&Co have been sourcing their cacao from Luker Chocolate since 2017.

Luker’s commitment to ethical chocolate farming extends to its agricultural communities. ‘The Chocolate Dream’ is their sustainability plan with a long-term vision to support growing communities in Colombia. By sourcing their chocolate from Luker, Cox&Co is supporting this vision of a brighter and more sustainable future for these communities.
Luker cacao farmers

Chocolate that feels as good as it tastes

Cox&Co’s 41% Colombian cacao chocolate bar uses single-origin cacao to create a rich and creamy texture with light vanilla notes. It’s the perfect onboard treat for when you’re travelling with Avanti.

In addition to their commitment to quality, Cox&Co places a strong emphasis on sustainability, a value that they share with Avanti West Coast. They have introduced 100% paper-wrapped mini bars, ensuring that their packaging is as eco-friendly as their sourcing practices.

This innovative packaging recently won a Gold award in The Grocer’s New Product and Packaging Awards 2024.

From start to finish, Cox&Co has been focused on producing chocolate that doesn’t make people choose between being ethical or enjoying an indulgent treat; this is a chocolate range that places equal importance on both.

Cox&Co team up with Avanti West Coast

Being part of Avanti West Coast's First-Class selection process was a careful, customer-centric experience using high-quality, locally sourced products. The ingredients were thoughtfully chosen, and we’re thrilled they selected our family-run business!

Avanti West Coast’s food and drink offerings are more than just meals—they create memorable dining experiences, and we worked together over several months to perfect our chocolate bar.

We are proud to complement this exceptional menu with our new Cox&Co. 15g Single Origin Colombian 41% Milk Chocolate Bar. Made from premium ‘fine flavour’ Colombian cocoa, these rich, smooth bars add a touch of indulgence to every journey.

As the country whizzes by outside, whatever your destination, we hope every bite makes your day that little bit better!

About the Author

John Paul Panchaud, Sales Manager at Daniel’s Delight

With a career spanning retail, aviation, automotive, and now chocolate, I’ve developed strong leadership, business, and product development skills. My passion for chocolate eventually broke out and led my career to master taste profiling, product development, and global sales, turning ideas into products on shelves worldwide.

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