Sunday, November 25, 2007

Researching Chocolate Companies

From whom can I buy chocolate that meets these criteria?
  • tastes good, looks good, and performs well
  • fairly compensates the grower and other laborers
  • is not dependent on the labor of children
  • is agriculturally sustainable and environmentally agreeable
  • includes additives, such as sugar, that have similar properties
  • is free of fruit, milk, nuts, soy
  • sells for about $1 per ounce
These companies have come to my attention. What chocolate do you use?

Cocoa Camino
http://www.cocoacamino.com

Divine Chocolate
http://www.agreatergift.org
Of Ghanian origin

Ithaca Fine Chocolates
http://ithacafinechocolates.stores.yahoo.net

Omanhene
http://www.omanhene.com
Of Ghanian origin

Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates
http://www.sweetearthchocolates.com

Theo Chocolate
http://www.theochocolate.com/

Ones to watch***********************

Chocolate Co-op
http://www.chocolateco-op.com

Organic, but not fair-trade. Many awards for quality. Single-origin products.


Dagoba (now owned by Hershey's)
http://www.dagobachocolate.com

Equal Exchange
http://www.equalexchange.com

A distributor, not a manufacturer.


Scharffen Berger (now owned by Hershey's)
http://www.scharffenberger.com


Sjaak's
http://sjaaks.com

Pending fair trade certification


Yachana Chocolate
http://www.yachanagourmet.com/

Chocolates mixed with tropical fruits and nuts only, no pure chocolate

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