Ao Cacao

20/04/2026

18/04/2026

We are proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at FHA Singapore 2026, representing Aotearoa New Zealand on one of Asia’s leading food and hospitality stages.

At Booth 8D4-01 in the New Zealand Pavilion we will be presenting a curated selection of our signature collection, including our Pāmu Deer Milk Chocolate, A2 Milk Chocolate, and a tasting flight of our single estate tablet bars sourced from exceptional Pacific origins.

Guests will also have the opportunity to discover a number of special unreleased creations arriving in the second half of 2026 a preview of what is next for Ao Cacao.

FHA Singapore is an opportunity for us to share our craft, our origins, and our vision with an international audience.

We look forward to welcoming visitors to experience Ao Cacao.

21–24 April 2026
Singapore Expo
New Zealand Pavilion
Booth 8D4-01

01/03/2026

Our Easter collection has arrived.

- Sticky Toffee Noisette Easter Egg
- Buttery Shortbread
- Confit Orange
- Our New Spreads to compliment the seasons hot cross buns
- seasonal bonbons

The most intense fun OTT egg we’ve done so far

Made to be shared. Made to be remembered.

Preorders are now open.
Limited production.

10/02/2026

A refined selection of bonbons made with our signature single origin dark chocolate and vibrant, balanced fillings. Designed for gifting, sharing and enjoying yourself.

Flavours:

Pistachio & West Auckland Strawberry

Dark Chocolate & Cherry

Lemon Tart - with a buttery biscuit base

Intense Vanilla - With Taiwanese & Tahitian Vanilla pods

Classic. Vibrant. Done well.

For a limited time: receive a free full-size Ao Cacao tablet bar with every $60+ order.

Last Drop before Easter !

02/02/2026

2026 is already moving fast

Big things happening behind the scenes as we scale up production, refine new recipes, and prepare some new concepts to be released later in the year, New equipment, new capacity, and most importantly momentum — all building toward Easter season.

In typical fashion there will be bold concepts, beautiful craftsmanship, and chocolate done properly, bean to bar, the Ao Cacao way.

Easter loading… 🐣

17/11/2025

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER OUR CHRISTMAS CALENDARS
Orders close 1pm, Monday 24th November for nationwide courier service.

Pre-orders ship as follows:
• Calendars — final week of November
• All other pre-orders — first week of December

We will be closed for our Christmas break from 5th December and will reopen on 10th January 2026.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mahi. ❤️🍫

12/11/2025

Taste the entire Ao Cacao chocolate shop this December. 🍫

Our limited-edition Christmas Calendar

Inside you’ll find a full tour of our chocolate world:
• Bonbons in signature seasonal flavours
• Mini tablet bars across our Origins & Estates
• Baked treats like our Yuzu Jaffa Financier and ultra-decadent brownies
• Snacking bars (our takes on Mars, snickers etc. don’t worry no peanuts here)
• Handmade marshmallows
• Mini hot chocolates
• Caramels & confections
• Confit fruits
• (Possibly…) dragees 👀
• And the star of the calendar: our Ao Cacao Christmas Cake — fruity, boozy, chocolate-forward, with some of the boring fruit replaced by our favourite fruit… our chocolate, topped with confit orange & almond praline, then fully enrobed in chocolate. A classic transformed. No dry cakes here… only rich, juicy indulgence…. Better yet the cake is for sharing and can double up as an intimate pudding when heated up and enjoyed with Ice Cream.

Enjoy the entire chocolate shop this December.
Delivered before the 1st of December.
Very limited stock

11/11/2025

Our Christmas Bonbon Collection is crafted with 65% Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Single Origin Dark Chocolate, each filled with flavours that tell a story of place and memory.

Flavours include Jersey Black Butter (think mince pies meet caramel apple butter), Orange Blossom & Pistachio, Lime & Almond, Banana & Earl Grey, Black Forest, Jaffa Cake, Intense Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel & Brandy

The essence of Christmas — reimagined by Ao Cacao.

25/10/2025

Ao Cacao Christmas Calendar 2025

25 days of confections, chocolate, and festive indulgence — limited to just 100 pieces worldwide.

This year, we’re going full pastry chef. Each calendar is handcrafted in our Auckland atelier and filled with 25 drawers of chocolates, confections, and baked creations — all made fresh, with no preservatives or additives.

On the left door, a tribute to Wright’s Dairy, where our story began.

On the right, a celebration of what’s to come for Ao Cacao.

Because tradition matters, there are 25 drawers — not 24 — with the final one saved for Christmas Day.
Pre-orders ship the last week of November.

A December ritual of flavour, memory, and joy.

16/10/2025

Our Christmas Collection is on its way — arriving shortly in 9- and 16-piece boxes, filled with new seasonal flavours some new and some classics coming back and hand-finished details that capture the spirit of the holidays. Each piece is made working with a variety of the origins we work with depending on the flavour we have created

This year’s range also includes a few very special creations made only for Christmas — thoughtful, elegant, and designed for those who appreciate chocolate made with real craft and care.

13/10/2025

Our 60% dark milk chocolate is infused with New Zealand coffee, sea salt, and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from northland for a bold and balanced experience. Rich in polyphenols, this bar celebrates Aotearoa’s passion for exceptional coffee and clean, honest ingredients—deeply flavourful with a smooth, satisfying finish.

Tasting Notes

Honeysuckle, Treacle, Fresh Baked Madeleines

Cacao Origin

Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Trinitario Varietal