Switzerland's Lindt reported a slightly better than expected full-year operating profit on Tuesday, as it fares through historically high cocoa prices.

Lindt's sweet success with chocolate story began in Switzerland ... packaged in wrappers and resembling a tree dangling bauble, was hatched for Christmas, and quickly proved its staying power.

The space, which has been billed as a “paradise” for chocolate lovers, will have the biggest pick and mix of Lindt truffles in the UK and ceilings covered with copper mesh cocoa pods.