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Our Story

Our Journey

Timelines of Chocolate Grove

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1987

Where It All Began

Chocolate Grove was founded in 1987, quickly becoming a boutique favourite among Melbourne’s chocolate lovers. While the business had early promise, it faced growing challenges over the years — setting the stage for a major turning point.

A New Chapter Begins

In 2002, the Muddyman family took over the struggling business. Faced with excess stock and a tired brand, they rolled up their sleeves to revitalise Chocolate Grove. Operations were streamlined, the product range refined, and the brand reintroduced. A key early move was expanding the chocolate macadamia range from three to eight lines. Soon after came the now-famous Raspberry Riots — raspberry jellies dipped in smooth milk chocolate — a signature favourite to this day.

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2002
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2006

Strategic Acquisition

As part of a long-term growth strategy, Chocolate Grove acquired Jardine Confectionery in 2006. This purchase enabled the launch of a second, more affordable brand of boxed chocolate macadamias, giving customers a broader selection and helping the business tap into new segments of the market. It was a strategic move that positioned Chocolate Grove for both wholesale expansion and broader consumer reach.

A Global Setback and a Local Pivot

By 2008, Chocolate Grove’s export sales were rising fast — until the global financial crisis abruptly halted that growth. International demand collapsed, and overall sales dropped by more than 50%. Rather than retreat, the team adapted: introducing cost-saving measures and shifting focus to the Australian market. A bold new strategy followed — expanding the product range to over fifty lines and establishing Chocolate Grove as a trusted contract manufacturer, opening doors to new industries including health-focused chocolate products.

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2008
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Today

Built for Excellence, Made with Care

Today, Chocolate Grove operates from a purpose-built facility near Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, equipped with advanced chocolate-making technology including in-house roasting, tempering, and high-speed production systems. With significantly increased capacity, we offer full-service manufacturing — from base product creation to beautifully packaged, ready-for-market goods.

More than just a chocolate factory, we’re a trusted partner to gourmet retailers, health brands, and private-label clients across Australia and beyond. 

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Innovation That

Never Stops

At Chocolate Grove, making chocolate is just the beginning. What sets us apart is how we craft, coat, decorate, and finish every product. From classic favourites to daring new creations like CRAMS — our milk chocolate–coated salt & vinegar crisps — we thrive on surprising our customers with unexpected combinations and inventive flavour profiles.

With over 80 unique product lines, our expertise spans small-batch innovation and large-scale contract manufacturing. Whether it’s fruit, nuts, confectionery or superfoods, we coat them in the finest couverture chocolate to create standout, ready-for-market treats.

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Chocolate Shop Melbourne

Innovation That

Never Stops

At Chocolate Grove, making chocolate is just the beginning. What sets us apart is how we craft, coat, decorate, and finish every product. From classic favourites to daring new creations like CRAMS — our milk chocolate–coated salt & vinegar crisps — we thrive on surprising our customers with unexpected combinations and inventive flavour profiles.

With over 80 unique product lines, our expertise spans small-batch innovation and large-scale contract manufacturing. Whether it’s fruit, nuts, confectionery or superfoods, we coat them in the finest couverture chocolate to create standout, ready-for-market treats.

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Made With Purpose. Loved Around the World.

Our Chocolate,

Our Recipe

We developed our very own premium milk chocolate recipe at Melbourne’s renowned William Angliss Institute. This recipe became our entry point to international markets, delighting customers across Japan, China, Singapore, the UK, the Philippines, the Middle East, and later the US.

Every blend we create is thoughtfully sourced and proudly Australian-made:

  • Milk Chocolate – Sweet, creamy, and made with Australian milk powder and Ghanaian cocoa (36% cocoa mass)

  • Dark Chocolate – Belgian-style with 56% cocoa mass. Rich flavour without bitterness. Dairy-free.

  • White Chocolate – Smooth and velvety, made with Australian milk and sugar

All of our chocolate is 100% natural, free from palm oil and vegetable fat. We’re also proud to be the only Australian chocolate manufacturer accredited by the Coeliac Association.

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Chocolate Making Process
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Made With Purpose. Loved Around the World.

Our Chocolate,

Our Recipe

We developed our very own premium milk chocolate recipe at Melbourne’s renowned William Angliss Institute. This recipe became our entry point to international markets, delighting customers across Japan, China, Singapore, the UK, the Philippines, the Middle East, and later the US.

Every blend we create is thoughtfully sourced and proudly Australian-made:

  • Milk Chocolate – Sweet, creamy, and made with Australian milk powder and Ghanaian cocoa (36% cocoa mass)

  • Dark Chocolate – Belgian-style with 56% cocoa mass. Rich flavour without bitterness. Dairy-free.

  • White Chocolate – Smooth and velvety, made with Australian milk and sugar

All of our chocolate is 100% natural, free from palm oil and vegetable fat. We’re also proud to be the only Australian chocolate manufacturer accredited by the Coeliac Association.

Behind the Scenes

A Factory with

Purpose

Tucked just off the Mornington Peninsula freeway in Carrum Downs, our factory is more than a production facility — it’s a chocolate-making powerhouse.

Purpose-built and continuously upgraded, it houses:

  • In-house roasting
  • Tempering and nut-depositing systems
  • Decoration and enrobing machines
  • High-speed cooking tech
  • Doubled panning capacity for large batch coating


Our capacity allows us to produce — per shift:

  • 1.6 tonnes of enrobed and decorated chocolate
  • 2.0 tonnes of panned and polished coated chocolate
  • 0.5 tonnes of moulded chocolate products

And thanks to our skilled team and strategic location near Melbourne’s ports and airport, we can deliver quality chocolate quickly — locally and globally.

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Chocolate Grove’s Living History Centre

Preserving our

Story

At our Living History Centre, we celebrate Australia’s chocolate and confectionery heritage, showcasing decades of iconic brands like Violet Crumble, Polly Waffle, Cherry Ripe, Minties, Freddo Frog, and Fantales. With rare packaging, vintage advertising, and personal stories from industry veterans, it’s a nostalgic journey through a golden era of Aussie sweets.

Inspired by the legacy of Macpherson Robertson, we created this centre to honour the pioneers of the industry and invite future generations to discover their legacy.

Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a design enthusiast, the Living History Centre is a rare treat — and a reason to visit us in person.

Chocolate Grove’s Living History Centre

Preserving our

Story

At our Living History Centre, we celebrate Australia’s chocolate and confectionery heritage, showcasing decades of iconic brands like Violet Crumble, Polly Waffle, Cherry Ripe, Minties, Freddo Frog, and Fantales. With rare packaging, vintage advertising, and personal stories from industry veterans, it’s a nostalgic journey through a golden era of Aussie sweets.

Inspired by the legacy of Macpherson Robertson, we created this centre to honour the pioneers of the industry and invite future generations to discover their legacy.

Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a design enthusiast, the Living History Centre is a rare treat — and a reason to visit us in person.

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Visit Us & Experience the Magic

Come visit our chocolate shop, and explore the Living History Centre
all under one roof in Carrum Downs.

We regularly offer exclusive discounts, seasonal gift sets, and chocolate experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or exploring Australia’s chocolate history, we invite you to experience Chocolate Grove in person.

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