Koko Loa Wins Hearts at NZ Chocolate & Coffee Festival

Wilex Samoa proudly presented its signature KOKO LOA Dairy-Free Coconut Milk Chocolate at this year’s New Zealand Chocolate & Coffee Festival held on Saturday the 27 and Sunday 28 September at the Viaduct Events Center, Auckland, New Zealand.

Thousands of visitors experienced chocolate and coffee alongside Wilex’s very own and unique Samoa’s chocolate innovation – Dairy Free Coconut Milk Chocolate made by Koko Loa.

Crafted from locally grown Samoan cocoa and blended with silky coconut milk, KOKO LOA offers a dairy-free indulgence that celebrates the authentic flavors of the Pacific.

Festival attendees praised the chocolate’s smooth texture and tropical richness, making it one of the event’s standout highlights.

“This festival was a true celebration of flavor and culture, and the response to KOKO LOA was overwhelming,” said Reina Fepuleai, International Brands Manager, Wilex Samoa.

“Thousands of people fell in love with our dairy-free coconut milk chocolate, proving that Samoa’s products can shine on the international stage while carrying the spirit of our islands.”

Reina continued: “We had so much love for our artisan Samoan chocolates.” People who came to the show commented about the Koko Loa Chocolates:”
This is amazing!”
“So smooth and silky!”
“Love the coconut flavour!”
“Dark chocolate with noni is my favourite!”
“Dairy-free milk chocolate is sooo good!”