Truffles, bars and stirrers star in Hames Chocolates Christmas series

Special edition truffles, hot chocolate stirrers and festive bars form the core of Hames Chocolates latest Christmas ranges targeting private label markets, writes Neill Barston.

The Lincolnshire firm, which last year was among award winners at our World Confectionery Conference awards, has continued a strong pipeline of innovation throughout 2025.

As previously covered, the business, which also produces its own brand of confectionery lines, is targeting the gifting market with a fresh range of festive offerings for general retail and hospitality markets.

Featuring sustainably sourced cocoa and crafted in the UK, this year’s range combines traditional favourites with new seasonal twists – from mince pie truffles to hand-piped chocolate lollies – all wrapped in beautifully designed, festive packaging.

This year’s options include Hames’ Festive Christmas Bar Collection features smooth milk, rich dark and seasonal flavours including Mince Pie, Salted Caramel and Spiced Ginger. These are available in 50g Bars – Milk, Dark, Mince Pie, Salted Caramel & Dark Spiced Ginger.

They are being produced in Outer packs of 16, £18.88, 60g Bars – Milk & Rich Dark Chocolate, Outer of 14, £19.60, and for ready-made gifting, Trio Bar Sets (3 x 50g) come in: Milk, Mince Pie & Salted Caramel, or Milk, Dark & Dark Spiced Ginger. Outer of 12, £46.20.

Furthermore, a proven winter bestseller, Hames’ Hot Chocolate Stirrers are finished with a red bow and festive swing tag, ideal for cafés, farm shops and stocking fillers. They are available in Milk Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Mince Pie flavours. Outer of 18, £23.40.

The company’s Festive Truffle Collection include Salted Caramel and Mince Pie Milk Chocolate Truffles, Outer of 12, £33.48, Festive Stag Truffles: Flaked Milk (x12), Spiced Orange (x20), Whisky & Ginger (x20) and Assorted Milk, Dark & White (x9). Prices from £33.48 – £42.30.

For a traditional twist, the company is offering Merry Christmas Hand-Broken Crumbly Fudge Bags (150g) come in Vanilla, Ginger and Mince Pie flavours.
Outer of 12, £20.04,  Premium gifts designed for hampers or retail displays.

Furthermore, the business is also releasing its Christmas Snow Globe Chocolate Assortment (100g) – set in a clear box, tied with red ribbon & swing tag, Outer of 12, £38.88,  with Christmas Snow Globe Bars (60g) – Milk Chocolate in gold or silver foil, Outer of 14, £19.60.

Carol Oldbury, Director of Hames Chocolates, enthused about the wide ranging new series. She said: “At Hames, we pride ourselves on being a truly flexible manufacturing partner – working closely with our customers to create bespoke chocolate products that fit their brand, budget and business needs. Whether it’s a festive hot chocolate stirrer, an indulgent truffle gift box or a fully customised private-label range, our aim is to make it easy for partners to offer exceptional, high-quality chocolate that delivers real standout at Christmas.”