Gabe Davidson
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| Born | September 1977 Pukerua Bay, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Education | New Zealand School of Music |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Wellington Chocolate Factory and The Original Cocoa Traders |
Gabe Davidson (born September 1977) is a New Zealand entrepreneur and direct-trade business advocate best known as co-founder of the Wellington Chocolate Factory (WCF) and The Original Cocoa Traders (TOCT). He has worked in specialty coffee, chocolate, and sustainability-focused enterprises.
Early Life and Career
Davidson was born in Pukerua Bay, New Zealand, where he studied jazz saxophone at the New Zealand School of Music.[1]
Career
Entrepreneurship and Chocolate Industry
In 2001, Davidson relocated to Melbourne, where he co- founded Octane Espresso (OE), developing a series of espresso bars in urban laneways.[2] The business evolved into the Social Roasting Company (SRC), offering social enterprise opportunities for youth.[3]
In 2005, he co-founded The Original Cocoa Traders (TOCT), which makes Melbourne-style drinking chocolate. TOCT has received industry awards, including: Four Diamond Product Sustainability Award at the Sustainability Awards (2025).[4] Recognition in the 2025 Clean + Conscious Awards by Peppermint Magazine.[5] Multiple honours at the 11th Annual International Chocolate Salon Awards (2024).[6]
Wellington Chocolate Factory
In 2013, Davidson co-founded the Wellington Chocolate Factory (WCF), New Zealand’s first certified organic bean-to-bar chocolate producer.[7]
The Wellington Chocolate Voyage
In 2015, Davidson co-led the Wellington Chocolate Voyage, a sourcing project transporting cocoa beans from Bougainville, Papua New Guinea to Wellington aboard the vaka Uto ni Yalo.[8]
Public Speaking
Davidson spoke at TEDxWellington in 2014 on "The Craft Chocolate Revolution: From Bean to Bar".[9]
Media Appearances
Under the stage name Gabe Christian, Davidson appeared in New Zealand television and film, including a role on Shortland Street and a guest appearance on The Tribe.[10]
References
- ↑ Supermarket News (15 February 2023). "Gabe Davidson, Wellington Chocolate Factory". Supermarket News.
- ↑ "Top of the coffee chain". The Age. 28 February 2006. Archived from the original on 3 September 2007.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ Jones, Sarah (29 May 2009). "Coffee company blends jobs with a social flavour". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 1 June 2009.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "The Original Cocoa Traders wins four Diamond Product Sustainability Awards". Sustainability Award.
- ↑ "Meet the Clean + Conscious Class of 2025". Peppermint Magazine. 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "11th Annual Awards for the Best Hot Cocoa, Hot Chocolate and Drinking Chocolate of the Year". International Chocolate Salon. 2024. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Wellington Chocolate Factory turns 10". Scoop. 7 November 2023.
- ↑ "Bougainville cocoa sets sail for Wellington Chocolate Factory". RNZ Pacific. 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "More TEDx speakers revealed, this time it's Wellington". Idealog. 16 July 2014.
- ↑ "Gabe Davidson". IMDb.
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