Chocolate

We hate to think about it but the modern chocolate industry has its roots in the Atlantic slave trade and in many ways have not moved far beyond that. Reports of child slavery in North Africa continue to this day.

We buy our organic cocoa from Fair Trade Cooperatives in Bolivia and Dominican Republic. The El Ceibo (SAY-EE-BO) Co-op in Bolivia was the first certified organic producer in the world. It is named after the majestic and virtually indestructible tree which provides necessary shade for the cocoa trees. It is a perfect symbol for the 600+ small farmers so determined to improve their lives.

The Conacado Co-op in the Dominican Republic has grown much larger with 9,500 members. 60% of their production is certified organic and the co-op has spun off more businesses making wine, liquor, jams and organic fertilizers.

Both co-ops provide benefits to their members well beyond an increased price for their cocoa beans. These include: 

• access to affordable credit
• improvement of local roads
• water and recreational facilities
• health care
• education
• promotion and support for organic agriculture.

Retail Chocolate Pricing

(Phone 1-888-NOT-THEM to request a Wholesale Price List)

Creamy Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa) and White Chocolate

$3.49/100g bar

Bulk Chocolate*

Couverture – Dark or Milk 10kg. 4 x 2.5kg. $229.17

Couverture – Dark or Milk 5kg. 2 x 2.5kg. $152.50

 Handcrafted Chocolates – Handcrafted at our Chocolate Factory in Hantsport, Nova Scotia    

 Fair Trade Cocoa (product of Canada)

Cocoa passes through many lands on the "Camino" (which means road or pathway in Spanish) from the farmer to the consumer.
La Siembra Cooperative believes in ethical trading relationships all along the path. Their milk and whey powders are purchased from local dairy cooperatives.
The cornerstone of their products is their Organic and Fair Trade cocoa powder which comes from two fair Trade and Organic cooperatives. Great rich chocolate for all your baking needs.

Organic Cocoa - 224g - $6.99

Hot Chocolate Mix / Dark Hot Chocolate Mix - 336g - $6.99
Contains 70% organic ingredients (with organic cocoa and organic evaporated sugar cane)