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Cocoa Colony receives an injection of gold into its cafe and range of gourmet chocolate bars

Let's be honest, there are few greater pleasures in life than chocolate. Although some things might come close – a bubble bath or a cold beer on a balmy Summer's evening – ultimately there's a satisfying feeling that comes only from enjoying a bar of the sweet stuff. Cocoa Colony agrees with this sentiment, dedicating an entire cafe to its fine products.

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Cocoa Colony chocolate bar packaging with cream-coloured boxes and gold foil detailing arranged diagonally on a white background

The brand's story follows two brothers, who discovered the benefits of cocoa beans after being shipwrecked in Ecuador in the Colonial Period. Thanks to the 'healing properties and delicious aroma', the cocoa beans earned the title "Amazonian Gold".

Singapore-based, creative design studio Bravo was tasked with creating the branding for Cocoa Colony's packaging, alongside kitting out the cafe and its staff uniforms. Using the brand's story as a starting point, the studio explains the creative process: "We felt the need to retell the story in elaborate detail through meticulous typography and material choices during the creation of the brand.

"Gold was embellished with great intent to emphasise the affection we have for the product. While we strived to be truthful to the Colonial era, authenticity was relaxed for certain touch points intentionally for practicality."

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Cocoa Colony chocolate bar packaging with cream-coloured labels and gold foil accents arranged in a repeating pattern
Cocoa Colony chocolate bar packaging with embossed white cardboard and gold foil detail showcasing premium quality branding
Cocoa Colony wooden packaging box with embossed logo and cream decorative ribbon band
Three Cocoa Colony chocolate bars in cream packaging with gold foil accents arranged in a pale wooden gift box with hinged lid
Cocoa Colony packaging with gold foil lettering and "Amazonian Gold" text visible through a cafe window
Beige canvas tote bag with Cocoa Colony Chocolate Cafe logo printed in black text and decorative elements
Barista in cream-coloured uniform steaming milk at an espresso machine, with Cocoa Colony branding visible on their apron
Cocoa Colony branding stamped on natural linen tote bags and packaging in black text
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