Founded by Colombian native Maria Alejandra in 2020, Karü Chocolate is grown on Colombia's Eastern Plains, known for its remarkable biodiversity and beautiful growing environment for chocolate.
"We have a 20,000-hectare protected forest reserve that includes lush forests, morichales, lagoons, rivers, and savannah plains. We take protecting nature seriously, that's why hunting and fishing are not allowed in our reserve or the surrounding areas. We're proud to be part of the international Jaguar corridor ... We're passionate about preserving the environment and it's a big part of who we are." (taken from https://karuchocolates.com) Woman Owned | Made at Source | BIPOC Grown on a Nature Preserve |
Dwaar was founded by Indian immigrant Rajani Konkipudi. She took a bean to bar chocolate making class that changed everything for her. "Within two years, the science, technology, passion, and madness behind chocolate making has created 'Dwaar Chocolate'. The “doors to the chocolate world” hence swung wide open. "
Woman Owned | Made in the USA | AAPI |
Vesta is lead by a married team Julia and her husband Roger, who "are firm believers that when you do what you love to do with the people you love, magic happens. They carefully choose every aspect of the production chain to bring happiness and integrity to the world, one delicious chocolate at a time.
Married Team owned | Made in USA | AAPI |