Pralus, founded by François Pralus, is a brand born from a dream to own a cocoa plantation. After two years of searching, François found his ideal spot in 2003 on Nosy-Be, an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, known as the Island of Perfumes. Surrounded by the scents of ylang-ylang, vetivers, peppers, and vanilla, he began his tree-to-bar journey. Set amidst the rolling hills of Nosy-Be, beyond the rice fields and between fragrant vetiver trees, frangipani, and raphias, lies the fertile land where François Pralus' cocoa trees thrive. The plantation, cultivated from scratch on a hillside, started with a nursery nurturing over 25,000 cocoa plants. Here, a variety of criollo beans, typical to the Malagasy land and known for the prized white bean, were chosen for their finesse. These seedlings, once matured, were planted in a preserved primary forest, under the canopy of large trees, allowing them to flourish for at least five years before bearing their first cocoa pods. Pralus' journey from a passionate dream to crafting exquisite tree-to-bar chocolate encapsulates a deep commitment to quality and the art of chocolate making.
Les merFounded in 2019 by Jacob, Mellōw chocolate is a Copenhagen-based chocolate brand rooted in ethical and sustainable practices. Born from a suitcase of cocoa beans from Panama, Mellōw has evolved from initial experiments in Jacob's kitchen to a dedicated production facility. Their chocolate, made in small batches, prioritizes human rights, biodiversity, and sustainable cocoa farming. Mellōw chocolate is committed to slave-free and child labor-free chocolate, supporting cocoa agroforestry to combat deforestation. They blend science and art to craft chocolates that retain the natural benefits of cocoa beans, using natural and unrefined ingredients to preserve antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Jacob's vision for Mellōwis simple yet profound: to produce the finest quality chocolate with just two ingredients - ethically sourced cocoa beans and unrefined sugar. Mellōw's approach encompasses sustainable practices, ethical partnerships with farmers, organic ingredients, and plastic-free packaging. Focused on preserving the nutritional qualities of hand-picked cocoa beans, Mellōw chocolate develops its processes scientifically. They aim to inspire with well-designed products, collaborating with local creatives, all while striving to raise the bar in the chocolate industry.
Les merIndulge in the rich and flavorful experience of our 100% dark chocolate bar, crafted with only the finest Cacao and free of any additional ingredients. Packed with powerful anti-oxidants and Theobromine, this chocolate offers notes of earth, honey, and red fruit, making it a perfect super-food supplement or energy booster. Satisfy your chocolate cravings while reaping the health benefits with our unique and delicious chocolate bar. We make chocolate from cacao grown in our own plantations in the foothills of the Anamalais, where we select and ferment the best of the lot before its transformed into pure joy. SOKLET brings to you the finest chocolate from origin India. Soklet contribute's a portion of the proceeds from each on-line sale towards an environmental cause to offset the effects of wastes generated due to our shipping and packaging.
Les merFounded in 2019 by Jacob, Mellōw chocolate is a Copenhagen-based chocolate brand rooted in ethical and sustainable practices. Born from a suitcase of cocoa beans from Panama, Mellōw has evolved from initial experiments in Jacob's kitchen to a dedicated production facility. Their chocolate, made in small batches, prioritizes human rights, biodiversity, and sustainable cocoa farming. Mellōw chocolate is committed to slave-free and child labor-free chocolate, supporting cocoa agroforestry to combat deforestation. They blend science and art to craft chocolates that retain the natural benefits of cocoa beans, using natural and unrefined ingredients to preserve antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Jacob's vision for Mellōwis simple yet profound: to produce the finest quality chocolate with just two ingredients - ethically sourced cocoa beans and unrefined sugar. Mellōw's approach encompasses sustainable practices, ethical partnerships with farmers, organic ingredients, and plastic-free packaging. Focused on preserving the nutritional qualities of hand-picked cocoa beans, Mellōw chocolate develops its processes scientifically. They aim to inspire with well-designed products, collaborating with local creatives, all while striving to raise the bar in the chocolate industry.
Les merTaza Chocolate specializes in stone ground, minimally processed chocolate, focusing on letting the natural, bold flavors of organic cacao stand out. Founded by Alex Whitmore and his wife Kathleen Fulton, Taza started in Somerville, MA in 2005 after Alex was inspired by traditional chocolate in Oaxaca, Mexico. Taza is a pioneer in ethical cacao sourcing, establishing the first third-party certified Direct Trade Cacao Certification program in the U.S. They ensure fair compensation and sustainable practices with their cacao farmers. Their unique stone grinding process, using traditional Mexican molinos, preserves the intense, fruity flavors of the cacao, resulting in a rustic, gritty chocolate unlike any other.
Les merFounded in 2019 by Jacob, Mellōw chocolate is a Copenhagen-based chocolate brand rooted in ethical and sustainable practices. Born from a suitcase of cocoa beans from Panama, Mellōw has evolved from initial experiments in Jacob's kitchen to a dedicated production facility. Their chocolate, made in small batches, prioritizes human rights, biodiversity, and sustainable cocoa farming. Mellōw chocolate is committed to slave-free and child labor-free chocolate, supporting cocoa agroforestry to combat deforestation. They blend science and art to craft chocolates that retain the natural benefits of cocoa beans, using natural and unrefined ingredients to preserve antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Jacob's vision for Mellōwis simple yet profound: to produce the finest quality chocolate with just two ingredients - ethically sourced cocoa beans and unrefined sugar. Mellōw's approach encompasses sustainable practices, ethical partnerships with farmers, organic ingredients, and plastic-free packaging. Focused on preserving the nutritional qualities of hand-picked cocoa beans, Mellōw chocolate develops its processes scientifically. They aim to inspire with well-designed products, collaborating with local creatives, all while striving to raise the bar in the chocolate industry.
Les merMaraná crafts premium, organic chocolate straight from the heart of Peru. Using the finest cocoa sourced from Piura, San Martin, and Cusco, founders Zulema and Giuseppe have transformed their passion for chocolate into a thriving business. Dedicated to ethical practices, they work closely with local farmers, enhancing their agricultural skills to ensure only the best cocoa beans are used. Each bar, wrapped in packaging that celebrates Peruvian heritage, represents their commitment to quality and respect for tradition. Since their debut in 2015, Maraná has earned accolades for their exceptional chocolate bars.
Les merKuná's Bean-to-Bar 100% Ecuadorian Chocolate: A Blend of Quality, Social Responsibility, and Biodiversity Founded in 2012 by Maria Fernanda Andrade and Luis Manuel Leon, Kuná has emerged as one of the finest chocolate brands from Ecuador. This chocolate brand stands out for its unique blend of social responsibility, cooperation with indigenous peoples, attention to biodiversity, organic farming, and quality. Maria and Luis are known for their enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to quality, which has helped Kuná win numerous awards, including the main prize at El Salon del Cacao y Chocolate Ecuatoriano in its very first year of existence. Kuná's chocolate is made using high-quality cocoa harvested by the indigenous Kichwa peoples from Archidona in the Amazon of Ecuador. The Kichwa cultivate cocoa of exceptional quality from the Amazonian jungle, some of which are grown in the UNESCO biosphere Sumaco. In addition, Kuná sources beans from the Unión de Asociaciones Artesanales Eloy Alfaro de Esmeraldas to produce chocolate with higher cocoa percentages. Kuná's history is closely tied to the Asociación Wiñak, a cooperative founded by the Kichwa peoples. By choosing Kuná's bean-to-bar 100% Ecuadorian chocolate, you can enjoy the delectable taste of Ecuadorian cocoa while supporting social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and fair trade practices.
Les merKuná's Bean-to-Bar 100% Ecuadorian Chocolate: A Blend of Quality, Social Responsibility, and Biodiversity Founded in 2012 by Maria Fernanda Andrade and Luis Manuel Leon, Kuná has emerged as one of the finest chocolate brands from Ecuador. This chocolate brand stands out for its unique blend of social responsibility, cooperation with indigenous peoples, attention to biodiversity, organic farming, and quality. Maria and Luis are known for their enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to quality, which has helped Kuná win numerous awards, including the main prize at El Salon del Cacao y Chocolate Ecuatoriano in its very first year of existence. Kuná's chocolate is made using high-quality cocoa harvested by the indigenous Kichwa peoples from Archidona in the Amazon of Ecuador. The Kichwa cultivate cocoa of exceptional quality from the Amazonian jungle, some of which are grown in the UNESCO biosphere Sumaco. In addition, Kuná sources beans from the Unión de Asociaciones Artesanales Eloy Alfaro de Esmeraldas to produce chocolate with higher cocoa percentages. Kuná's history is closely tied to the Asociación Wiñak, a cooperative founded by the Kichwa peoples. By choosing Kuná's bean-to-bar 100% Ecuadorian chocolate, you can enjoy the delectable taste of Ecuadorian cocoa while supporting social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and fair trade practices.
Les merTaza Chocolate specializes in stone ground, minimally processed chocolate, focusing on letting the natural, bold flavors of organic cacao stand out. Founded by Alex Whitmore and his wife Kathleen Fulton, Taza started in Somerville, MA in 2005 after Alex was inspired by traditional chocolate in Oaxaca, Mexico. Taza is a pioneer in ethical cacao sourcing, establishing the first third-party certified Direct Trade Cacao Certification program in the U.S. They ensure fair compensation and sustainable practices with their cacao farmers. Their unique stone grinding process, using traditional Mexican molinos, preserves the intense, fruity flavors of the cacao, resulting in a rustic, gritty chocolate unlike any other.
Les merCocoa from Malabog Theo & Philo works with cocoa from the barangay Malabog, a community of about 11.000 inhabitants, which is part of Davao City, the largest city in the Philippines by area. Everything in Davao City is low-rise and very green, sprawling in hill country. There are many small cocoa farmers in Malabog. Growing conditions are perfect. In 2019, for example, Nong Joe won, out of 226 participants from 55 countries the prize for the best cocoa beans of the world in the International Cocoa Awards (ICA). Philo Chua sources the cocoa, in collaboration with the organisation Gawad Kalinga, from a group of farmers. Gawad Kalinga helps people out of poverty. (Barangay is the smallest political administrative unit in the Philippines.)
Les merCocoa from Dennis Bodie The cocoa used by PURE Chocolate is supplied by Dennis Bodie. A farmer in a hamlet in the middle of the John Crow Mountains called Tom’s Hope (in Fellowship in the parish of Portland). To find Bodie’s farm, you really need the help of the locals. There are no street names, no house numbers, nor does the farm have a name. Dennis Bodie owns the farm. It is his pride and joy; he has pledged his heart and soul to his farm, does not go on holiday but, he says, enjoys the sound of the stream and nature around him every day. His cocoa is a cross between Criollo and Trinitario, fermented and dried by hand. In chocolate making, what happens at harvest and after is crucial. Thanks to the special process, the extraordinary cocoa taste of the original cocoa beans is preserved as best as possible.
Les merDark chocolate with lemon and liquorice root The dark roots of liquorice suck their taste from the deep oceans of the cosmos. Complex and out of the ordinary liquorice aromas develop slowly by connecting to tiny bursts of lemon. And when the time is ripe, they are mixed in with the pure chocolate bar. This symbiosis of liquorice, lemon and chocolate is so special that it can rock you off your moorings. Not for the fainthearted! Equator Collection Chocolatier Domantas Uzpalis says: “For me, the concept of the Equator Collection is that I use ingredients coming from one ecosystem. Because the water, the earth, the minerals of that ecosystem is the life of the plants. And inherently, living things that grow together, will taste better together. Every bar from this collection is made with ingredients originating close to the equator. With vivid, intense aromas blended into a tropical chocolate. Friends, jump into the tropical adventure!”
Les merFounded in 2019 by Jacob, Mellōw chocolate is a Copenhagen-based chocolate brand rooted in ethical and sustainable practices. Born from a suitcase of cocoa beans from Panama, Mellōw has evolved from initial experiments in Jacob's kitchen to a dedicated production facility. Their chocolate, made in small batches, prioritizes human rights, biodiversity, and sustainable cocoa farming. Mellōw chocolate is committed to slave-free and child labor-free chocolate, supporting cocoa agroforestry to combat deforestation. They blend science and art to craft chocolates that retain the natural benefits of cocoa beans, using natural and unrefined ingredients to preserve antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Jacob's vision for Mellōwis simple yet profound: to produce the finest quality chocolate with just two ingredients - ethically sourced cocoa beans and unrefined sugar. Mellōw's approach encompasses sustainable practices, ethical partnerships with farmers, organic ingredients, and plastic-free packaging. Focused on preserving the nutritional qualities of hand-picked cocoa beans, Mellōw chocolate develops its processes scientifically. They aim to inspire with well-designed products, collaborating with local creatives, all while striving to raise the bar in the chocolate industry.
Les merYuzu grows in mountain areas where the temperature differences between day and night are large. This creates the right taste. The tree has spines, the fruit has a fragile, rather loose, bumpy skin. It counts many seeds, but the juice is sublime. Hailing from Germany, Georgia Ramon represents the pinnacle of fine chocolate craftsmanship. The brand was conceived in 2015, a clever blend of the names of its founders, Georg Bernardini and Ramona Gustmann. Georg Bernardini is renowned as the connoisseur of German chocolate. His esteemed literary contributions to the chocolate world include "Der Schokoladentester," published in 2013, followed by "Chocolate – The Reference Standard" in 2014/2015. Inspired by his passion for chocolate after these publications, he set his sights on creating his own, hence the birth of Georgia Ramon. In 2020, the company was handed over to Phillip Butzmann, a master pastry chef with a rich history with the brand. His prior experience working at Georgia Ramon has equipped him well to steer the company, proving to be the perfect choice for succession. Meanwhile, Georg Bernardini continues to contribute his creative insights as a consultant. Georgia Ramon has earned its reputation through its exquisite single-origin chocolates, but it is also celebrated for its daring culinary adventures. From unexpected flavors such as kale and mustard-infused chocolate, horse milk chocolate, to the mouth-watering rose-raspberry variant, Georgia Ramon is unafraid to push the boundaries of the chocolate-making craft.
Les merOrigines Chocolate Makers specializes in small-scale, artisanal chocolate production, focusing on detailed roasting and taste-testing to perfect their products. They are committed to social and environmental responsibility, supporting sustainable cocoa projects in Colombia, Peru, and Liberia, and carefully choosing suppliers to minimize impact. The company collaborates with local producers for ingredients and creatively uses cocoa bean husks in herbal teas and soaps. They continually work on packaging recyclability and sourcing from ethical suppliers. Origines' “Bean to Bar” approach is about indulgence accessible to all chocolate lovers, emphasizing quality and sustainability.
Les merThe Trinitario cocoa beans come from Kokoa Kiamili from Mbingu, the Kilombero Valley in Tanzania. When the cocoa beans are fermented and dried, managers Simran and Brian always play Tanzanian music on the radio. It is the classical music of the 70’s of Tanzania and is called Zilipendwa, which loosely translates as “those who were loved”. Mesjokke always chooses a title for their cocoa. Here it is “Let’s Dance!” by David Bowie. The call of this chocolate is therefore: scha-wingngngngngng.
Les merGeorgia Ramon is a small Bean-to-Bar chocolate maker located in Bonn Germany and founded in 2015. With focus in quality and creativity, GR is also known for their involvement in chocolate world since many years as author and chocolate taster. Their know-how reflects in their amazing bars.
Les merThe Trinitario cocoa beans for this dark chocolate bar originate from the Upala region in northern Costa Rica. It is fermented in stacked wooden crates, in which every second day the beans are forwarded to the next crate, the whole process taking 5 to 6 days depending on the season and the weather. While the taste of the beans can vary according to the season, it is known for its earthy and nutty aromas, combined with fruitiness.
Les merThe cocoa grown on the island of Papua New Guinea is the result of cross-breeding of several varieties of cocoa: Criollo from Venezuela, Amelonado from West Africa, a hybrid Forastero and a Trinitario-clone. These varieties were given to small farmers in Papua New Guinea by international aid agencies and NGO’s in 1990 as the country was rocked by rebellion. The cocoa beans used for this dark chocolate bar originate from plantations situated in the province of East New Britain and from small farmers who harvest cocoa in several places.
Les merMaraná crafts premium, organic chocolate straight from the heart of Peru. Using the finest cocoa sourced from Piura, San Martin, and Cusco, founders Zulema and Giuseppe have transformed their passion for chocolate into a thriving business. Dedicated to ethical practices, they work closely with local farmers, enhancing their agricultural skills to ensure only the best cocoa beans are used. Each bar, wrapped in packaging that celebrates Peruvian heritage, represents their commitment to quality and respect for tradition. Since their debut in 2015, Maraná has earned accolades for their exceptional chocolate bars.
Les merPralus, founded by François Pralus, is a brand born from a dream to own a cocoa plantation. After two years of searching, François found his ideal spot in 2003 on Nosy-Be, an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, known as the Island of Perfumes. Surrounded by the scents of ylang-ylang, vetivers, peppers, and vanilla, he began his tree-to-bar journey. Set amidst the rolling hills of Nosy-Be, beyond the rice fields and between fragrant vetiver trees, frangipani, and raphias, lies the fertile land where François Pralus' cocoa trees thrive. The plantation, cultivated from scratch on a hillside, started with a nursery nurturing over 25,000 cocoa plants. Here, a variety of criollo beans, typical to the Malagasy land and known for the prized white bean, were chosen for their finesse. These seedlings, once matured, were planted in a preserved primary forest, under the canopy of large trees, allowing them to flourish for at least five years before bearing their first cocoa pods. Pralus' journey from a passionate dream to crafting exquisite tree-to-bar chocolate encapsulates a deep commitment to quality and the art of chocolate making.
Les merLatitude Craft Chocolate is a chocolate with a real conscience. Established in 2016 in Uganda, Latitude is a vertically integrated social enterprise that not only produces specialty cocoa and craft chocolate at its source but also champions the cause of local job creation and sustainable income improvements for smallholder cocoa farmers across Uganda. With a mission to craft absurdly tasty chocolate as a vehicle for positive change, Latitude has developed a sustainable and traceable supply chain that delivers premium Ugandan cocoa to the craft chocolate market. At its core, Latitude is driven by a commitment to quality, sustainable development, and the empowerment of its young team of Ugandan chocolate makers and chocolatiers. Producing a full range of chocolate products, from bars to bonbons, using locally sourced ingredients, Latitude aims to showcase the unique flavors and culture of Uganda to the world. As a Certified B Corporation, Latitude Craft Chocolate stands as a beacon of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, proving that chocolate can indeed be a force for good.
Les merFounded in 2019 by Jacob, Mellōw chocolate is a Copenhagen-based chocolate brand rooted in ethical and sustainable practices. Born from a suitcase of cocoa beans from Panama, Mellōw has evolved from initial experiments in Jacob's kitchen to a dedicated production facility. Their chocolate, made in small batches, prioritizes human rights, biodiversity, and sustainable cocoa farming. Mellōw chocolate is committed to slave-free and child labor-free chocolate, supporting cocoa agroforestry to combat deforestation. They blend science and art to craft chocolates that retain the natural benefits of cocoa beans, using natural and unrefined ingredients to preserve antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Jacob's vision for Mellōwis simple yet profound: to produce the finest quality chocolate with just two ingredients - ethically sourced cocoa beans and unrefined sugar. Mellōw's approach encompasses sustainable practices, ethical partnerships with farmers, organic ingredients, and plastic-free packaging. Focused on preserving the nutritional qualities of hand-picked cocoa beans, Mellōw chocolate develops its processes scientifically. They aim to inspire with well-designed products, collaborating with local creatives, all while striving to raise the bar in the chocolate industry.
Les merBeau Cacao specializes in crafting small-batch chocolate, starting with carefully sourced cacao beans from select small farms in Malaysia. They meticulously roast these beans in the French Alps, a process that accentuates the unique flavors of each plantation. The chocolate is then skillfully transformed and set in Beau-designed molds, ensuring a product that benefits farmers, consumers, and the environment alike. Beau Cacao invites you to "Taste the change!" with their conscientiously crafted and flavor-rich chocolate.
Les merPralus, founded by François Pralus, is a brand born from a dream to own a cocoa plantation. After two years of searching, François found his ideal spot in 2003 on Nosy-Be, an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, known as the Island of Perfumes. Surrounded by the scents of ylang-ylang, vetivers, peppers, and vanilla, he began his tree-to-bar journey. Set amidst the rolling hills of Nosy-Be, beyond the rice fields and between fragrant vetiver trees, frangipani, and raphias, lies the fertile land where François Pralus' cocoa trees thrive. The plantation, cultivated from scratch on a hillside, started with a nursery nurturing over 25,000 cocoa plants. Here, a variety of criollo beans, typical to the Malagasy land and known for the prized white bean, were chosen for their finesse. These seedlings, once matured, were planted in a preserved primary forest, under the canopy of large trees, allowing them to flourish for at least five years before bearing their first cocoa pods. Pralus' journey from a passionate dream to crafting exquisite tree-to-bar chocolate encapsulates a deep commitment to quality and the art of chocolate making.
Les merMenakao, deeply rooted in local production, operates from its chocolate factory in Ambohidratrimo, near Antananarivo, Madagascar. This factory is distinctive for transforming Grand Cru beans, exclusively sourced from Madagascar, into 100% Malagasy chocolate bars. Fine Malagasy Cocoa: Madagascar chocolate is renowned for its unique floral notes, a touch of acidity, and a slightly astringent finish, making it an exceptional cocoa recognized globally. Since 2016, it has been labeled as "Fine Cocoa" by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), ranking it among the world's best. Ethically Committed Brand: Menakao's approach of processing cocoa beans locally into chocolate helps shorten the intermediary chain, contributing to Madagascar's economic development. This initiative ensures that the country not only produces cocoa beans but also benefits from the value-added processing industry, leading to more equitable income distribution. Quality and Traceability: Working closely with five plantations, Menakao ensures the quality and traceability of each cocoa batch received and processed. Regular visits to their partners allow them to monitor the quality of the beans throughout every stage, from harvesting to sorting, and even the cleanliness of the trucks transporting them. This commitment to quality extends to the choice of ingredients used in their chocolate recipes, ensuring a premium product in every bar. Bars with the Faces of Madagascar: At the heart of Menakao chocolates, there are women and men! We therefore wanted to illustrate our shelves by putting forward the faces of the different ethnic groups that represent the Malagasy people, who are very little known. The Tanala, the Betsimisaraka, the Mahafaly, the Antanosy, the Bara or the Merina, all represented in their headdresses and traditional clothes. A tribute and a desire to discover a country with multiple cultures that make the richness of Madagascar. Also a wink from the founder of Menakao, who wanted to recall four generations later the first commercial activities of the family: arriving at the beginning of the 19th century, it began in the sale of postcards. These magnificent portraits visible on our cases, painted by the late artist A. RAMIANDRASOA, illustrated postcards of the period.
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