See how Coco Gauff, Emma Grede and UPS help deliver sweet success for this small business
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From home in Bulgaria to homegrown success in Boston, Betty Petrova’s journey as an entrepreneur can be summed up in three words: flavor, heart and hustle. Her business, Petrova Chocolates, offers signature chocolate bonbons, a chocolate club subscription and mouth-watering flavors like espresso martini, s’mores and lavender lemonade.
For Betty, it’s all about storytelling through taste … and with UPS by her side, she’s taking her vision all around the world.
As part of our partnership with tennis champ Coco Gauff and founding partner of SKIMS and CEO of Good American Emma Grede, we selected Betty for a unique mentorship opportunity this year. Emma’s one-on-one coaching combined with UPS’s logistics expertise turned out to be a dream flavor combo.
Here's what we overheard when Betty met Emma:
She founded Petrova Chocolates with a dream to craft sweets that feel like “little love letters to the world.” Each piece is infused with culture, emotion and care – reflecting her journey as a Bulgarian immigrant who came to the U.S. with nothing but passion and purpose.
Chocolatey, nutty, chewy sweetness … Petrova’s Turkish delight is one of our favs. Order it here.
“I want my chocolates to tell stories of heritage, of seasons in someone’s life,” she told Emma. “I hope my journey encourages others to bet on themselves, even when it feels scary.”
UPS is the magic ingredient: Timely delivery is everything when it comes to temperature-sensitive and perishable chocolates. Betty’s supply chain had to *work.* With UPS’s real-time tracking and flexible pickup and drop-off, we make sure each box arrives just as beautiful and delicious as it leaves the kitchen.
“Reliable shipping and logistics are crucial to our customer experience and scalability,” Betty said. “UPS plays a key role in helping us grow.”
Today, we’re helping Petrova Chocolates expand internationally, starting with Canada. Best of all, online orders and our reliable shipping are powering new seasonal collections for the chocolatier.
“From help with customs to reliable delivery times, UPS lets us focus on what we do best – crafting chocolates – while they handle the logistics,” Betty said.
Alongside Emma’s practical business advice and mentorship, we’re supporting small businesses with the tools they need to grow, ship confidently and inspire others.
Did you know? UPS offers various solutions for brands with perishable goods – like flexible shipping options, advanced route planning and more. Check it out.