“ I wonder if I can put a picture directly onto chocolate?”pondered Alan Macleod, former art teacher and food retailer. 20 years later, this Glasgow School of Art graduate did exactly that, and then patented three of the processes, as well as designing and creating innovative packaging.
Now with a fully equipped factory, Chocmotif manufactures and sells a range of unique quality printed chocolate products, ranging from specialist chocolate cards with printed images to fun chocolate t-shirts, football shirts, chocolate kilts and even chocolate jigsaws. The Glasgow based company employs a staff of five, with additional support during peak periods. UK and overseas customers include retail shops which want to offer a different novelty chocolate item, ranging up to corporate businesses and organisations demanding consistency and quality.
That’s why Managing Director Alan Macleod decided to implement International Standard ISO22000 (Food Safety) through IMSM. “We were already doing all the good housekeeping and correct working practices, as well as sensible storage. Achieving ISO22000 is helping us generate more business, both in the busy season, - Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s and Mothers’ Day – and throughout the year. Corporate and public sector clients look for the certification now to check that a food safety management system is in place. Despite chocolate being a low risk product, it is still a foodstuff and needs to be handled in the correct way, with due care taken to ensure food safety throughout and full traceability.”
Alan continued, “IMSM’s Assessor was more than helpful- he covered himself in glory from start to finish. He demonstrated great professionalism and understanding, and lots of patience- we experience seasonal increases in demand and he adapted to our timetable. The whole process was worthwhile and seamless. I would recommend IMSM to anyone who wants the job done expertly and efficiently.”
Now looking forward to a higher level of business opportunities, Chocmotif is already tendering to supply chocolate products for major sporting and cultural events. “ISO22000 provides a point of reassurance and comfort for customers, and that means more orders- we like that!”
www.chocmotif.co.uk
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