A BRAND-NEW independent chocolate factory has opened up in Somerset this month.
The new business, named Ruxstons Chocolate Factory, opens its doors in a niche market, hoping to provide events as well as sweet treats.
Operating outside of the existing business, Ruxstons, the new chocolate shop has big things planned for it, including future tours. Could this be Somerset's very own Cadbury World?
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After 9 'very busy' weeks, Ruxstons Chocolate Factory was opened with the help of many people, including Imogen Rossiter-Slade.
Imogen is the Head of New Product Development at the new chocolate factory and has revealed that open days, tours, chocolate-making classes, and much more are yet to come at Ruxstons Chocolate Factory.
Imogen said: "We are one of the largest independent retailers in the town, and are constantly developing, but we wanted to provide something truly unique for Wellington because we believe in the power of our High Street, and the opportunities it provides.
"We have been working on our chocolate factory for just a short 2 months, and all has been developed in-house by our small team of 4, including all flavour development, building and decorating, packaging, and design.
"We have a lot planned, including open days, tours, chocolate-making classes, and much more.
"We look forward to seeing what everyone thinks of what will soon be coming out of Wellington’s own chocolate factory."
You can find Ruxstons Chocolate Factory at 20-22 High Street, Wellington, United Kingdom.
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