Dear Franchisees,
It is with a heavy heart that we share Beech's Fine Chocolates, a family-run British chocolatier, has officially closed its doors after more than a century in business. This decision was a direct result of the unsustainable rise in global cocoa prices, which ultimately made continuing operations unviable.
For generations, Beech's has been a part of British confectionery history, and their products have been a valued part of our offering. We know many of you, and your customers, will feel this loss.
Final Stock Availability
We are told there is a limited amount of Beech’s stock remaining and available for orders. A list of the final available products and quantities is provided below for your reference:
Please do get in touch if you would like to check the specific quantities remaining for any line or to place an order.
Looking to the Future
We recognise that this creates a gap in our range, and we are already taking proactive steps to address it. Our priority is to find a new, high-quality British chocolate supplier whose values of craftsmanship and taste align with the standards you and your customers expect from Mr Simms.
We are currently in the process of sourcing a suitable alternative such as Whitakers and and Montezuma's. If you have any other input or suggestions do let us know and we will subsequently update the product range planner. We will communicate the details of the new supplier and their products to you all as soon as possible.
In the meantime, thank you for your understanding and for helping us support a true piece of chocolate history.
Best regards,
Mr Simms Head Office