Tuesday 29 July 2025: Despite rising global chocolate prices, Noosa Chocolate Factory is getting ready to throw its doors open to a new concept store in the Sunshine Plaza where hot chocolates will be able to be infused with any flavour from the chocolatier’s slabs. The cult favourite hot chocolates can be infused with flavours including mango, raspberry, caramel, Turkish delight, sea salt, rum and raisin, pineapple, peppermint, and more.
The store will double Noosa Chocolate Factory’s footprint in the popular shopping centre and in September, they will also open a store in Westfield Chermside.
“By adding a second location in the Sunshine Coast, it allows us to bring the Noosa Chocolate Factory experience to more customers – particularly as demand for our gifting range and beverages continues to grow,” said Nick Southon, General Manager of Noosa Chocolate Factory.
“Sunshine Plaza is a key retail destination on the Coast, and we’re excited to open early each day so customers can enjoy a barista-made coffee or one of our ‘choose your own adventure’ hot chocolates before they start their morning.”
The opening follows the continued success of Noosa Chocolate Factory’s flagship Adelaide Street store in Brisbane, which remains a popular destination for locals, city workers and interstate visitors alike.
Despite current challenges with global cocoa supply and pricing, Noosa Chocolate Factory remains true to its core values.
“Cocoa pricing continues to present challenges across the industry, but our commitment is unwavering – Noosa Chocolate Factory will never compromise on cocoa content or product quality,” Southon said.
The new store will be located near the Coles supermarket and will be stocked weekly directly from the chocolatiers’ Noosa factory, where all products are handcrafted using as many local and Queensland ingredients as possible – including macadamias and mangos.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our customers. Every time they choose to buy local chocolate, they’re creating a ripple effect – supporting not just us, but the local producers behind our ingredients. There’s never been a better reason to feel good about indulging in chocolate,” added Southon.
The new Maroochydore store at Sunshine Plaza will be open seven days a week from early August.
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