De Cocoa Chocolate Crafters

03/19/2026

A little Easter project from our factory 🐰🍫

Milk, dark, and two spring-colored white chocolate bunnies, simple, classic, and adorable.
If you’re curious… hop on over to .com🐣🌸

03/11/2026

We’re proud to partner with RochesterWorks to invest in what matters most at DeCocoa - our people.

Programs like the On-the-Job Training Grant allow us to train, support, and grow our team while continuing to craft the chocolate experiences our community loves.

Workforce development is a big part of how we build the future of chocolate in Rochester, and we’re grateful for partners who help make that possible.

🎥 Watch our story below.

⭐ RochesterWorks Employer Spotlight: DeCocoa Chocolate Crafters

🍫 What happens when a local business invests in training its team?
Great things — just ask DeCocoa Chocolate Crafters.

Through RochesterWorks’ On-the-Job Training Grant Program, DeCocoa has been able to train employees while continuing to grow their business and bring handcrafted chocolate creations to the Rochester community.

We’re grateful to DeCocoa Chocolate Crafters for partnering with RochesterWorks and for sharing their experience in this video.

🎥 Watch their story:
https://youtu.be/bDmoDvVt12o

If you're a Monroe County or City of Rochester business, RochesterWorks offers grant programs that may help support employee training and workforce growth. We'd love to connect and explore how we can help. Contact us at [email protected] or 585-258-3500 ext. 2000.

De Cocoa Chocolate Crafters City of Rochester, NY Monroe County, NY

02/16/2026

Today we’re celebrating our CEO, Alex 🎉
Founder, visionary, and the heart behind what we’re building.
Happy Birthday to the man behind the vision (and now… the shirts).
Thanks for leading with passion, purpose, and pride. 🍫

01/31/2026

Chocolate, donuts, and a little Friday magic 🍫🍩
An exciting collab with Stay tuned! 👀

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from the Decocoa team! 🍫

12/09/2025

It’s very important that you do 🍫

11/06/2025

Crafting the future of flavor-Kat, our chocolatier, in her element developing what’s next for Decocoa.

10/10/2025

Every day brings a new story. Our CEO, Alex Vigneri, was recently interviewed, a reminder that the journey of De Cocoa is just as rich and rewarding as the chocolate we craft. Always something exciting ahead. 🍫

08/08/2025

This is the sweet spot

07/23/2025

We’re thrilled to share the story behind our new logo, crafted by the incredibly talented ✨

The mark draws inspiration from six cocoa pods forming the Flower of Life, a timeless symbol of creation, connection, and unity. The number six also carries deep meaning in numerology, symbolizing balance, harmony, and responsibility, all values we hold close at De Cocoa.

Our identity blends affordable luxury with thoughtful design, reflected in our rich color palette and elegant typography.

This logo isn’t just a symbol-it’s our story.

07/17/2025

We love welcoming Wegmans Bakery teams from across the region to our factory for a behind-the-scenes look at how our products are made and to meet the faces who handcraft them.

This wasn’t our first time hosting Wegmans, and it won’t be our last. Each group brings fresh energy, thoughtful questions, and a shared commitment to quality. Whether they’re visiting from New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or beyond, it’s always a pleasure to connect with the people who work with our products every day.

Thanks again to the Wegmans crew for stopping by, we’re proud to be one of your trusted partners! 🍫