chocolate origin

What chocolate origin does

Chocolate Origin is a Singapore-based specialty chocolate bakery and cafe brand operated by DADACA Holdings Pte. Ltd., part of the DADACA Group conglomerate. The company sells premium chocolate cakes (Signature, Regular, Large, Hazelnut, Tiramisu, Basque Burnt Cheesecake), packaged novelties (Chocolate Cake in a Can), individual desserts (Lava Cake, Brownies), tarts, truffles, gelato pints, cookies, and imported Japanese bonbons. Its physical retail footprint comprises 12 Singapore locations split between full-service cafes and takeaway counters located in major malls and MRT stations, supported by a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront, Oddle delivery, and a Giftano gift card channel. The brand is part of a wider DADACA Group portfolio that includes Cacaocat, The French American Bakery, Chihiro, No Raisin Sandwich, and Koneko Cookies, collectively operating 50 stores across 7 countries with three manufacturing facilities.

The business operates on a unit-pricing, pay-as-you-go retail model with no subscription component. Individual consumer purchases dominate revenue, with a distinct B2B/corporate channel serving customized gift boxes, catering, and event orders. Premium positioning is supported by ingredient sourcing (73% Belgian dark chocolate, Kiri cream cheese from France, 100% hazelnut paste, halal-certified options) and product innovation collaborations. The company sells gift cards through Giftano and distributes via Oddle for delivery, while international expansion is pursued through a franchise model under the parent DADACA Group rather than direct operation. No funding rounds, revenue figures, headcount, or leadership team data are disclosed in the input.

Strategic direction is evident from recent product launches (Hokkaido Origin bonbons in 2025, Chocolate Basque Burnt Cheesecake in 2025 via Kiri partnership, Chocolate Cake in a Can in 2024, Koneko Cookies in 2024) and continued domestic store rollout, alongside international franchise opportunities offered by the parent group. Chocolate Origin holds a registered trademark and the website asserts active enforcement of IP rights.

Name

chocolate origin

Legal name

DADACA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.

Website

https://chocolate-origin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Chocolate Origin is a Singapore-based premium chocolate bakery brand operating 12 retail locations and an e-commerce storefront, selling cakes, gelato, truffles, and confections to individual consumers and corporate clients under parent DADACA Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Chocolate Confectionery

NAICS

Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (311352), Baked Goods Retailers (445291), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Bakery Products (2050), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Chocolate & Confectionery Shops (THAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chocolate & Confectionery Patisseries (Bonbons, Truffles, Macarons) (THAFAFAL), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB), Dessert & Bakery Catering (Cakes, Pastries, Candy) (HSACAGAI)

Keywords

• Premium chocolate cakes
• Artisan gelato desserts
• Chocolate truffles confections
• Corporate gifting solutions
• Specialty bakery retail

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct sales of chocolate cakes, gelato, truffles, cookies, tarts, brownies, and other chocolate products through physical retail stores and e-commerce platform. Products are sold at fixed unit prices with no subscription component.
2. Corporate Orders: Bulk and customized corporate orders including gift boxes, catering for events, and personalized treats for business occasions.
3. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards for personal or business gifting purposes through Giftano platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chocolate Origin sells premium chocolate cakes (Signature, Regular, Large, Hazelnut, Tiramisu, Basque Burnt Cheesecake), individual desserts (Chocolate Lava Cake, Brownies), tarts, bonbons (including Hokkaido Origin and CACAOCAT), truffles, Italian-style gelato pints, and cookies. Products are available for dine-in at cafe locations, takeaway at 8 pickup stores, and through the company's e-commerce website with delivery via the Oddle platform. The company also serves corporate gifting and catering orders.

Product overview

Chocolate Origin is a Singapore-based premium chocolate bakery brand operated by DADACA Group. The product portfolio centers on chocolate cakes (Signature, Regular, Large, Hazelnut, Tiramisu, and Chocolate Basque Burnt Cheesecake), innovative packaged products (Chocolate Cake in a Can), individual desserts (Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream, Brownies), tarts (Dark Chocolate, Lemon, Original), truffles (Dark, Milk, Hazelnut), gelato pints (Dark, French Vanilla, Pistachio, Strawberry Milk), and cookies (Dark Hazelnut, White Pistachio). Additional offerings include Hokkaido Origin Japanese bonbons, CACAOCAT premium bonbons, cafe services (signature hot chocolates, coffee, artisanal gelato), and corporate/customized gift ordering. Products are available for dine-in at cafe locations, takeaway, and online ordering with delivery across Singapore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cacaocat: Premium chocolate bonbons brand from Hokkaido, Japan, available at Chocolate Origin locations.
• The French American Bakery
• Chihiro
• No Raisin Sandwich
• Koneko Cookies

Products and services

• Signature Chocolate Cake Premium chocolate cake featuring rich chocolate ganache between two thin layers of chocolate sponges, finished with a chocolate glaze. Available in Original and Dark variants across three sizes for individual and group celebrations.
• Regular Chocolate Cake Classic chocolate cake with moist chocolate layers and velvety chocolate frosting in 6-inch format serving 6-8 people.
• Large Chocolate Cake Large format chocolate cake for larger gatherings, available in Original and Dark Chocolate variants.
• Hazelnut Chocolate Cake Signature moist chocolate sponge layered with 100% pure hazelnut paste, 55% dark couverture chocolate cream, and crunchy caramelised hazelnuts.
• Tiramisu Cake 4-inch cake featuring bold espresso, creamy mascarpone, and layers of chocolate sponge and ganache. Net weight 350g, serves 4-6 pax.
• Chocolate Basque Burnt Cheesecake Collaboration with Kiri from France, made with premium Kiri cream cheese and dark couverture chocolate. Features slightly burnt exterior, soft gooey centre, and crunchy caramelised cookie base in 4.5 inch format.
• Chocolate Cake in a Can Innovative packaged chocolate cake featuring layers of cocoa sponge, velvety mousse, rich ganache, creamy delight, and crunchy crumble in a portable can format.
• Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream Signature dessert with vanilla ice-cream bottom and hot molten lava chocolate core.
• Dark Brownie Rich dark chocolate brownie sold individually for personal indulgence.
• Dark Chocolate Tart Premium dark chocolate tart with buttery, crisp crust.
• Lemon Tart Lemon chocolate tart made with naturally pink ruby chocolate, offering fruity tartness balanced by zesty lemon notes in a crisp, buttery crust.
• Original Tart Classic original chocolate tart.
• Milk Truffle Chocolate milk truffle with velvety-smooth cocoa joy infused with creamy milk indulgence.
• Dark Truffle Premium dark chocolate truffle.
• Hazelnut Truffle Premium milk couverture chocolate infused with hazelnut paste featuring smooth, creamy, and velvety texture.
• Dark Gelato Pint Italian-style gelato in dark chocolate flavor, rich and creamy frozen dessert.
• French Vanilla Gelato Pint Italian-style gelato in French vanilla flavor.
• Pistachio Gelato Pint Italian-style gelato in pistachio flavor with rich, creamy texture.
• Strawberry Milk Gelato Pint Creamy strawberry milk gelato with sweet strawberry flavor blended with premium milk.
• Dark Hazelnut Cookie Double chocolate cookie packed with rich cocoa and decadent chocolate chunks, fudgy and chewy.
• Koneko Cookies (White Pistachio Cookie) Koneko Cookies made with halal-certified ingredients in convenient tub format featuring white chocolate and pistachio.
• Hokkaido Origin BonBons Premium Japanese-inspired chocolate bonbons from Hokkaido, available in the Chocolate Origin online shop.
• Corporate Orders Tailored corporate orders including customizable gift boxes, catering options, and personalized individual treats for corporate events, meetings, and celebrations.
• Chocolate Origin Cafe Service Cafe experience offering signature hot chocolate, ice blended chocolate, classic coffee, cafe latte, and artisanal gelato at dine-in cafe locations.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold via the Giftano platform for personal or business gifting purposes.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kiri (Fromage frais brand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2025Product collaboration with Kiri from France to launch Chocolate Basque Burnt Cheesecake using premium Kiri cream cheese and premium dark couverture chocolate. Kiri is known for its inimitable taste - a fresh smooth cheese with a creamy texture and perfect balance between sour and saltiness.
• Franchise PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDADACA Group offers franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs passionate about chocolate brands. Provides comprehensive training, marketing support, established business models, proven marketing strategies, and operational expertise to franchisees.
• DADACA Group Brand PortfoliocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChocolate Origin is part of DADACA Group's brand portfolio including The French American Bakery, cacaocat, chihiro, and No Raisin Sandwich. Group provides shared manufacturing excellence (3 state-of-the-art factories), global reach (7 countries, 50 stores), and operational expertise.
• GiftanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party gift card platform partnership for selling Chocolate Origin gift cards for personal and corporate gifting purposes.
• OddleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelivery platform partnership through Oddle for online ordering and delivery services for Chocolate Origin products including cakes, gelato, and other products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royce' Chocolate: Japan-origin premium chocolate brand with strong Asia retail presence selling Nama chocolates, truffles, and chocolate bars. Comparable on premium Japanese/imported chocolate positioning, retail storefront format, and gift-driven product mix.
• Awfully Chocolate: Singapore-based premium chocolate brand specializing in chocolate cakes, truffles, and desserts sold through company-owned cafes and retail. Most directly comparable on geography, premium positioning, and chocolate-centric cafe format.
• BreadTalk: Singapore-headquartered bakery brand operating cafe-format outlets selling cakes, pastries, and buns. Comparable on Singapore base, cafe retail model, and cake/pastry product line, though BreadTalk has a broader bread-and-buns focus.
• Lady M: Premium cake brand known for signature Mille Crêpes, operating boutiques across Asia including Singapore. Closely comparable on premium whole-cake positioning, boutique retail, and Asian metropolitan mall strategy.
• Polar Puffs & Cakes: Singapore-based heritage bakery-cafe chain specializing in cream puffs and whole cakes through retail outlets. Comparable on Singapore presence, cake-led product mix, and multi-location cafe retail model.
• The Dark Gallery: Malaysia/Singapore premium chocolate dessert brand offering artisanal chocolate cakes, bonbons, and gelato through cafe locations. Closely comparable on premium chocolate positioning, single-origin sourcing narrative, and cafe/dessert bar format.

Regional players

• Cedele: Singapore-based bakery-cafe chain with whole cakes, pastries, and healthier dessert options. Comparable on Singapore cafe retail and cake category, with some overlap in premium dessert positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Paris Baguette: Global bakery-cafe chain with strong Singapore mall presence selling cakes, pastries, and sandwiches. Comparable on cafe-retail format and cake category, though it is a broader bakery incumbent rather than a chocolate specialist.
• TOUS les JOURS: International bakery-cafe chain with Singapore outlets offering cakes, pastries, and desserts. Comparable on cafe format, cake assortment, and mall-based retail, but is a broad bakery player rather than a chocolate-focused brand.
• Godiva Chocolatier: Global premium chocolate brand with Singapore boutiques selling truffles, bonbons, and chocolate gifts. Comparable on premium chocolate product mix and gifting/bonbon category, though Godiva is a much larger incumbent with broader global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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