The Sweet Story of Ethically Sourced Belcolade Chocolate

The Sweet Story of Ethically Sourced Belcolade Chocolate

Aug 08, 2025Jen Ryan

At Freckleberry Chocolate Factory, quality matters. That’s why all of our chocolate is made using Belcolade — a world-renowned Belgian chocolate known for exceptional flavour, ethical sourcing and sustainability.

Every Freckleberry chocolate is crafted in our Geelong factory using 100% Belgian chocolate, carefully selected for both taste and integrity.


What Is Belcolade Chocolate?

Belcolade is a premium Belgian chocolate brand celebrated by chocolatiers worldwide for its:

  • Smooth texture

  • Balanced cocoa flavour

  • High-quality cocoa beans

  • Ethical and sustainable practices

It delivers consistent results while letting the chocolate flavour shine — exactly what we want for our handcrafted products.


100% Belgian Chocolate – Dark, Milk & White

We use 100% Belgian chocolate across our full range, including:

  • Dark chocolate

  • Milk chocolate

  • White chocolate

Each variety is selected to suit different tastes while maintaining the same high standards of quality and sourcing.


Vegan, Gluten Free & Palm Oil Free

Our chocolate choices reflect modern dietary needs and values:

  • Dark chocolate is vegan

  • All chocolate is gluten free

  • Palm oil free

  • Made with 100% cocoa butter

  • No unnecessary additives

This makes Freckleberry chocolate suitable for a wide range of customers, without compromising on flavour.


Sustainable & Ethically Sourced Cocoa

Belcolade sources its cocoa responsibly, supporting:

  • Ethical farming practices

  • Sustainable cocoa production

  • Fair relationships with cocoa growers

This means every Freckleberry chocolate not only tastes good — it does good too.


Made in Our Geelong Chocolate Factory

All Freckleberry products are:

  • Handcrafted in our Geelong factory

  • Made in small batches

  • Carefully finished and packaged on site

From giant freckles and blocks to hampers and personalised gifts, every piece is created with care, passion and pride.


Why Belcolade Chocolate Makes the Difference

Using Belcolade allows us to offer:

  • Superior taste and texture

  • Consistent quality across every product

  • Chocolate you can trust — ethically and sustainably

  • Beautiful results in every freckle, block and gift


Chocolate You Can Feel Good About

From vegan dark chocolate to gluten free milk and white varieties, Freckleberry’s use of Belcolade chocolate ensures every bite is crafted with quality, ethics and flavour at heart.

Proudly Belgian. Thoughtfully sourced. Handcrafted in Geelong. 🍫✨

 

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FAQ – Belcolade Chocolate at Freckleberry

Is Belcolade chocolate Belgian?
Yes. Belcolade is 100% Belgian chocolate, known worldwide for its quality, flavour and ethical sourcing.

What types of Belcolade chocolate does Freckleberry use?
We use dark, milk and white Belcolade chocolate across our full range of products.

Is Freckleberry chocolate gluten free?
Yes. All of our chocolate made with Belcolade is gluten free.

Is any Freckleberry chocolate vegan?
Yes. Our dark chocolate is vegan, made without dairy ingredients.

Does Belcolade chocolate contain palm oil?
No. Belcolade chocolate is palm oil free and made using 100% cocoa butter.

Is Belcolade chocolate ethically sourced?
Yes. Belcolade sources cocoa responsibly, supporting ethical and sustainable cocoa farming practices.

Where are Freckleberry chocolates made?
All Freckleberry products are handcrafted in our Geelong chocolate factory using premium Belgian chocolate.





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