Business Details
37 Years
experience
Premium Cocoa & Coffee Ingredients for Food Manufacturers
Parsons Trading has been a trusted supplier of premium cocoa products across the UK and Ireland since 1989. As a family-owned business, we combine decades of industry expertise with a commitment to ethical sourcing and customer-centric service. Our product range includes cocoa powders, butters, and liquors tailored for major manufacturers, bakers, and independent businesses. We prioritise sustainability through partnerships with Fairtrade, UTZ, and Organic certification programmes, ensuring our supply chain supports ethical farming practices. Our quality assurance systems, including FSSC 22000, BRC, and ISO certifications, guarantee consistent product safety and excellence.With a UK-based warehouse, we deliver fast, reliable logistics for orders ranging from single bags to bulk contracts. Our team works closely with clients to match cocoa solutions to specific production needs, from bakery applications to specialty beverages. We actively collaborate with pioneering processors to advance sustainable cocoa production globally. Customer satisfaction remains our core focus, reflected in our responsive support and tailored product guidance. Backed by 35 years of industry leadership, we continue to innovate while upholding our founding principles of value and service.
Services
Cocoa Powders
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Liquor
Drinking Chocolates
Instant Coffee
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business operating since 1989
- Active participation in Fairtrade, UTZ, and Organic programmes
- Global food safety certifications including FSSC 22000 and BRC
- UK-based warehouse for fast, reliable deliveries
- Expert technical support for cocoa product specifications
Associations and certifications
- Fairtrade
- UTZ
- Organic
- FSSC 22000
- BRC
- ISO 22000
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Services
Cocoa Powders
We supply natural and alkalised cocoa powders in various fat contents (10-22%) and shades from light brown to black. Available in Fairtrade, UTZ, and Organic certifications, these powders suit bakery, confectionery, and beverage applications. Our range includes bulk packaging options from 25kg bags to multi-tonne contracts.
Cocoa Butter
Deodorised cocoa butter offered in liquid bulk or solid 25kg cartons. Used in chocolate manufacturing and cosmetic formulations, with certified sustainable options available. Ideal for creating smooth textures in both food and personal care products through ethical sourcing channels.
Cocoa Liquor
Available as liquid bulk or solid kibbled form in 25kg cartons, our cocoa liquor forms the base for chocolate and ice cream production. Sourced through Fairtrade and Organic programmes, this product delivers authentic cocoa flavour and texture for premium confectionery applications.
Drinking Chocolates
Instant drinking chocolates requiring only water or milk addition. Our range includes certified sustainable options with varying cocoa intensities. Formulated for consistent dissolution and rich flavour profiles suitable for both commercial catering and retail packaging applications.
Instant Coffee
We provide agglomerated, spray-dried, and freeze-dried instant coffee varieties. Our products cater to different solubility and flavour intensity requirements while maintaining quality standards. Available in bulk packaging for foodservice and manufacturing sectors across the UK and Ireland.
Questions
What sustainability programmes does Parsons Trading participate in?
We actively support Fairtrade, UTZ, and Organic certification programmes to promote ethical cocoa farming practices globally.
Do you supply certified halal/kosher products?
Yes, our manufacturing partners provide halal and kosher certified cocoa and coffee products alongside standard offerings.
What packaging options are available for cocoa powders?
Our cocoa powders come in 25kg bags, with options for palletised or bulk tanker deliveries.
Can you supply organic cocoa products?
Yes, we offer fully certified organic cocoa powders, butter, and liquor through our sustainable supply chain.
What food safety certifications do your suppliers hold?
Our suppliers maintain FSSC 22000, BRC, ISO 22000, and HACCP certifications for quality assurance.
Do you supply to both large manufacturers and small businesses?
We serve customers of all sizes, from major food producers to independent bakers and confectioners.
