Ferns Coffee offers a chocolate alternative with Ciocchino

Ferns Coffee has acquired Ciocchino, an Italian brand of sipping chocolate made from high-grade, solid dark chocolate.

Ideally served in an espresso-sized cup, Ciocchino offers customers an indulgent short beverage snack or the base for a longer drink such as mocha coffee.

"Ciocchino delivers a true, authentic taste, giving customers a premium, luxurious alternative to the selection they will encounter at most establishments."

The acquisition follows a rebrand and substantial investment into new equipment at Ferns' roasting premises in Basingstoke.