ocelot chocolate We are bound to take risks in life, but sometimes we forget how precious time is. Newlyweds Ish and Matt left their jobs as chefs in pursuit of a more distinct voice, creating a line of scrumptious and delicately palatable confectioneries in the purest way possible in Edinburgh, Scotland. A determined vision to create a complete brand that marries food and design plays a major factor in their rapid success. The modern consumer no longer wants just an object, but an experience. This narrative of producing a home-grown heartfelt product is not only evident with the applied ethical practices of using organic and fair trade ingredients, but also through the personal touch of designing their own packaging – a unique sales point that was forged by love.
Since we spoke a few months ago, the couple have signed on a three month London exclusive with Selfridge’s & Co, and has recently won multiple medals from the Academy of Chocolate Awards (2015) and has expanded their stockists to Asia. As long as they stick to what they know best, things will turn out great.