The business confirmed its closure in a message posted on its website but further details have been revealed
A UK chocolate business has gone bust – just weeks before Easter.
The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co was known for its novelty chocolate “pizzas” which consisted of chocolate bases, topped with sweets, chocolate and biscuits, and presented in a pizza box. The company also sold personalised gifts.
The business, which was based in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire and launched in 2007, confirmed its closure in a message posted on its website. No further details about why it is closing have been revealed.
The statement reads: “The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co has ceased trading, and would like to thank you for your custom over the years. We wish all our customers all the best in 2026.”
The company last posted on Instagram three weeks ago. In one comment, a customer complained about not receiving her order. The Mirror has contacted Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co for comment.
In more business news, WCM Europe Ltd, which specialises in engineering and producing plastic components and automotive systems and is based in Basildon, Essex, has collapsed into administration.
On its website, the company says it works with global brands and describes its business as “engineering and manufacturing to produce automotive solutions”.
WCM Europe has appointed administrators from Interpath Advisory to handle the process. According to a notice published in The London Gazette, Interpath Advisory was appointed a joint administrator on March 4, 2026.
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The administration process places control of the company in the hands of insolvency practitioners. They will then explore options including restructuring, a sale of the company or its assets, or closure if a rescue proves impossible.
WCM Europe was established in 1948 and was originally called WCM Patterns Ltd. In 2017, the company expanded its Basildon production space by 50% for clean assembly, painting and stores.
Removals company Johnsons 1871 has also entered administration. Johnsons 1871 is based in Northwich and offers home removals, storage facilities, office relocations and cleaning services.
The family-owned business was founded in 1871 by Joseph Johnson, who used a fleet of horses and carts to deliver coal in the winter and help people move homes in Cheshire during the summer.
Before entering the removals trade, he first dealt in glass, china and earthenware in Northwich.
Johnsons 1871’s website states: “We’ve been providing relocation services for individuals and businesses as far back as 1871 and exist to provide you with an incredible experience, every time.
“Average is not an option for us, and since Joseph Johnson’s first venture in 1871, we have striven to personify our brand values of care, integrity and respect.”
The company describes itself as the “complete moving, project management and installation partner”, saying its clients include npower, the NHS, the Co-operative, B&Q, Barclays and BBC Cymru Wales.
