Journal
COFFEE SPOTLIGHT: The Milk Shed and The Flour Pot Bakery
Brighton is known for being independent through and through. From coffee to craft, croissants to clothing. As such, it’s fiercely protective of its food and drink scene, and the stalwart...
Regenerative Cocoa Farming: What is Agroforestry?
Our work begins long before cocoa becomes chocolate. At Islands, on our farms in St Vincent, we work exclusively within an agroforestry model that sits at the heart of regenerative...
REGENUARY: What Regeneration means to us at islands
Our work begins long before cocoa becomes chocolate. Regenuary - short for “Regenerative January” - is a celebration and movement to support and grow awareness of regenerative agriculture. Regen....
NEW: Indulgence range
Introducing Our New Islands Chocolate Indulgence Range. Barista-Quality Hot Chocolates, Now IN Tesco. We’ve always believed that hot chocolate deserves better. For too long, supermarket shelves have...
Top 5 Chocolate Spots: Leeds
Hello, Max here! This could be one of the most exciting locations in our visits for the Top 5 Choc Spots. This time we’re heading to the land of the...
Indie Spotlight: Moonstruck Cafe, For The Coffee Lovers
Moonstruck Cafe is one of the best coffee houses in London, holding a well-deserved place on the London Coffee Map. Moonstruck is an oasis of calm on South Lambeth Road,...
INDIE SPOTLIGHT: Soulshine, Serving Better Than Expected
Soulshine is a restaurant, café, takeaway and retail hub that’s become a cornerstone of Bridport’s historic high street on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Just down the same street, the team has...
Partnership Pours: Islands x Good & Proper Early Grey Chocolate Milk
Some recipe collaborations just WORK. With the launch of our Summer #ChillwithIslands recipe series, we couldn’t have been more excited to reach out to some of our good friends and...
Indie Spotlight: Officially the Best Farm Shop in the UK - Darts Farm Shop
Darts Farm Shop in Exeter proudly holds the 2025 Farm Retail Association title of ‘Best Farm Shop in the UK’. While it’s a little too far from Islands HQ in...
Top 5 Chocolate Spots: South West London
Rebecca and Max here, back with another instalment of our Top 5 Chocolate Spots. Navigating the chaos of Clapham, finding serene and tranquil corners of Tooting, and perhaps one of...
Indie Spotlight: Kolly Coffee, Ealing
We definitely shouldn’t play favourites with our customers, but after spending time with the team behind Kolly Coffee it’s hard not to. Nestled on the ground floor of an unassuming...