Sustainable Chocolate: An Important Initiative
Sustainable Chocolate: An Important Initiative
Chocolate is a pleasure enjoyed all around the world. But there's a reality that’s often overlooked: the serious impact of large-scale cocoa production, whether on farms or in factories.
That’s where sustainable chocolate comes in. But what does it really mean?
What Is Sustainable Chocolate?
Sustainable chocolate is chocolate produced in a way that respects both the environment and the farmers. It involves:
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Cocoa grown without deforestation
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Farming methods that protect the soil
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Farmers who are fairly paid
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Clear traceability from bean to bar
It’s a commitment to bring joy while being more responsible.
Why It Matters?
Today, over 70% of the world’s cocoa comes from West Africa. In these regions, cocoa farming is often linked to deforestation, which has devastating consequences for the environment and biodiversity.
Child labor is also a widespread issue, harmful to children's rights and often tied to extreme poverty.
And across the industry, most cocoa farmers receive very low pay for their work.
By choosing sustainable chocolate, we support a fairer model.
We encourage farmers who use responsible practices and protect their environment.
At Exquisito Chocolate
At Exquisito, sustainable chocolate isn’t just an option — it’s our foundation.
All our cocoa beans come from ethical supply chains where every farmer is respected and paid fairly.
We work directly with committed cooperatives, mainly in South America but not only, who grow cocoa using agroforestry systems. This is a natural and sustainable way of farming that combines cocoa trees with other useful plants and trees.
This method helps protect the environment, improves soil health, and ensures high-quality cocoa over the long term. By growing cocoa in the shade of trees, these cooperatives preserve biodiversity, reduce the need for chemicals, and create more stable and productive ecosystems. It is a way of farming that respects both people and nature, without ever compromising the exceptional quality of our bars.
Written by Noah from Exquisito Chocolates