Two no added sugar dark chocolate recipes, supplied with their formulations and manufacturing methods for evaluating this product category.
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Commercial formulations
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- 70% No Added Sugar Dark Chocolate
- 62% No Added Sugar Dark Chocolate with Sunflower Seeds
Historical retail performance
Selected De Villiers products from this package were sold through multi-store retail. Where matching historical data is available, the figures below show observed rate of sale together with the number of stores carrying the product.
| Recipe | Peak observed ROS | Store count at peak | Widest observed store distribution | ROS at widest distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70% No Added Sugar Dark Chocolate | 2.30 | 59 stores | 72 stores | 2.08 |
| 62% No Added Sugar Dark Chocolate with Sunflower Seeds | 2.24 | 34 stores | Same observation as peak | |
Peak observed ROS: 2.30 units/store/week across 59 stores
Widest observed distribution: 72 stores — 2.08 units/store/week
Peak observed ROS: 2.24 units/store/week across 34 stores
ROS = units per store per week
Historical De Villiers retail performance, 2021, is provided as evidence of the original products’ commercial track record, not as a sales forecast for a purchaser.
Original De Villiers products:
Vegan Society certified • Keto Certified by The Paleo Foundation • Sold through premium, high-end retail • Gluten-free • Soya-free • All-natural ingredients • GMO-free
WHY START HERE?
Start with commercially developed products rather than developing an entire range from zero.
The no-added-sugar products became an important part of De Villiers Chocolate’s post-COVID product strategy.
What customers said about the original products
Historical customer reactions to the original No Added Sugar range. These are range-level comments.
“After 10 months of keto and not a single sweet treat I gave your no sugar range a try. Exceptional thank you!”
— @kerryjeangreen, Instagram
“We are really big fans of ur keto friendly range. Love it!!! Kudos to you guys👏👏👏”
— @vaneshreenaidu, Instagram
“Amazing! Love it!”
— @tessa.buhr72, Instagram