When Louise Harrison found that her son was allergic to dairy products she looked for a chocolate product that she could give him as a treat. She was disappointed with the taste and appeal of what was on offer and determined to do something about it. She set up a bain-marie in her back bedroom, got some cocoa butter and set to work. Two and a half years later she has a flourishing business, her Cocoalibre chocolate is being sold by Holland and Barrett and Sainsbury’s, she has moved into a small industrial unit and employs 5 people. She uses rice milk and flavourings like mint and orange. Her chocolates are totally allergen free. Weston Soroptimists were fascinated to hear Louise’s story, her problems along the way and her achievements so far. Needless to say, they also enjoyed tasting the samples she had brought along and heartlily concurred with the vote of thanks given by Dinah Jakiro, current Chairman.
