The founders of Noosa Chocolate Factory eschewed the typical approach taken by confectionery retailers, choosing to offer “take home and share with the family” products rather than “over packaged” gifting products. This model has proven successful for the business, which landed in the top 10 of last year’s Smart50 despite being only three years old.

The Noosa Chocolate Factory is only a few years old but has already managed to gain a strong foothold in the industry. The business has one factory in Noosa and four retail outlets scattered throughout Queensland.

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