We are honored to have our chocolates — and the story behind them — shared by journalists, broadcasters, and organizations that celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and small business.
Each feature marks a moment in our journey, from our earliest days in Bellingham to our chocolate boutique in the heart of downtown Natick.
Latest Feature
WBZ-TV · CBS News Boston
Small Business Shoutout
October 3, 2026
Vivilicious joined WBZ-TV’s Small Business Shoutout to share our five-year journey — and the craftsmanship, global influences, and curiosity behind our chocolates.
WBZ NewsRadio
Vivilicious on WBZ
August 10, 2026
WBZ NewsRadio shared the story of Vivilicious in a special small-business feature broadcast throughout the day — from Viviane’s unexpected path to chocolate to the Brazilian and European influences behind our creations.
Chronicle · WCVB Channel 5
After years at Harvard, Viviane Gontijo found a new calling in chocolate
2026
Chronicle visited Vivilicious to share Viviane’s journey from university professor to chocolatier — and the people, flavors, and sense of discovery that continue to shape the business.
The Boston Globe
Round chocolate bars? Yes, and ‘each is unique.’
October 1, 2024
As we opened our doors in Natick, The Boston Globe featured the Vivilicious Eclipse Bars — round, hand-poured, and each one unique — and the creative spirit behind them.
Creativity has been part of the Vivilicious story from the beginning.
CBS New York
Vivilicious at The Chocolate Expo
April 2024
Vivilicious joined chocolate makers and chocolate lovers from across the region at The Chocolate Expo, where our creations were featured by CBS New York.
SCORE
Vivilicious Chocolates: A Small Business Success Story
SCORE Rockland featured Vivilicious as a client success story — honoring the mentorship that has guided us from forming the company to product development, finance, and growth.
Boston.com
New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair
November 2021
Vivilicious truffles were selected as the featured image for Boston.com’s guide to the 25th Annual New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair, celebrating handmade food and craftsmanship from across the region.
Where It Began
Milford Daily News
Our First Media Feature
September 17, 2021
Just weeks after Vivilicious began, the Milford Daily News shared our first story. At the time, our truffles were presented in simple clear boxes — before the custom packaging, the exhibitions, and the boutique in downtown Natick.
A special moment at the beginning of everything that followed.
Our first Vivilicious truffle boxes, 2021.
Our Story Continues
From our boutique in downtown Natick, we continue to explore what chocolate can become — and the connections it can create.