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What is Fair Trade Chocolate?
Chocolate is a huge commodity — Americans buy 90 million pounds of it for Halloween, and in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, we eat up to 58 million pounds! It’s not all sweet though, most of the chocolate available in today’s grocery stores has very little cocoa in it, try to find the percentage on the label of your next chocolate bar. Instead, companies add things like hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors, and high fructose corn syrup. What’s more, the cocoa they do put in their bars can sometimes be farmed by children. According to a recent Tulane University study, up to 2 million children work harvesting cocoa in West Africa, where more than 70% of the world’s cocoa comes from.
Fair trade chocolate, on the other hand, is sweet in every way! The farmers receive a fair wage for their work, plus a fair trade premium for community development projects. They harvest the cocoa beans using sustainable practices that protect the earth and make sure the beans are the highest quality.
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Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookie Bites
Chocolate, Gifts for Co-workers, Grocery, Theo ChocolateThese shareable chocolate peppermint-dusted bite size treats combine fudgy and minty 55% Dark Chocolate with crispy sugar pieces to create pop-in-your-mouth edible snowballs. A crunchy chocolate cookie center adds the perfect texture and flavor to complete this limited edition confection. 8 oz. pack. Packaging contains minimum 20% post-consumer recycled plastic. Organic, Fair For Life, Non-GMO, Soy Free, Kosher, Vegan.$8.99$8.99 -
Dean’s Beans Hot Cocoa
Chocolate, Cozy Shop, Dean's Beans, Gifts for Co-workers, GroceryEnjoy our silky smooth, rich cocoa, and feel good about this sweet treat! Our Sweet Justice® Hot Cocoa Mix is a delicious way to savor the luscious taste of organic chocolate while also ensuring fair wages and just practices for all. How sweet is that? Directions: Add 8 ounces of hot water to 2 tablespoons of mix. Stir well and serve. Delicious with hot milk or your favorite milk substitute. All Organic, Fair Trade, Kosher Ingredients:$8.99- Organic sugar
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- Organic nonfat dry milk
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Chocolate Covered Peppermint Marshmallows
Chocolate, Cozy Shop, Gifts Under $30, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolatePlop one of these dreamy chocolate covered peppermint marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa and have yourself a sweet holiday treat! Or, eat them straight out of the box! Handmade in the Theo Factory confection kitchen from all-natural ingredients and enrobed in their rich dark chocolate. Ingredients: Cane Sugar*+, Non-GMO Corn Syrup*, Cocoa Beans*+, Water, Cocoa Butter*+, Gelatin, Salt, Ground Vanilla Bean*+, Peppermint Essential Oil*+. (*ORGANIC +FAIR TRADE) Allergen Information: Manufactured on shared equipment with products containing milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts.$14.00$14.00 -
Milk & Cookies Milk Chocolate Bar
Chocolate, Gifts Under $30, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolateGet on Santa’s nice list this year with our delicious Milk & Cookies 45% Milk Chocolate bar. Inspired by a classic holiday cookie plate, we took our favorite chocolate chunk cookie recipe and turned it inside out - instead of chocolate chunks inside a cookie, now there are crunchy cookie crumbles inside a chocolate bar! Ingredients: Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+, Cocoa Beans*+, Whole Milk Powder*, Vanilla Cookies (Unbleached, Unenriched Wheat Flour)*, Sugar*, Sunflower Oil*, Salt, Vanilla Extract*, Sodium Bicarbonate. CONTAINS MILK & WHEAT. Allergen Information: Manufactured on shared equipment with products containing milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts.$4.75$4.75 -
Peppermint Drinking Chocolate
Chocolate, Gifts Under $30, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolateRicher and creamier than your average hot chocolate. Our organic and fair trade Peppermint Drinking Chocolate is made with high-quality, dark chocolate crumbles, for an elevated hot chocolate experience – minty, rich and decadent. Made for crisp morning walks and cozy nights by the fireplace, it’s a decadent gift for any foodie on your list. Organic peppermint oil provides an intense and authentic peppermint flavor which is perfectly balanced when added to the sweetness of our 55% dark chocolate. Ingredients: Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+, Peppermint Oil*, Ground Vanilla Bean*. (*ORGANIC +FAIR TRADE) Allergen Information: Manufactured on shared equipment with products containing milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts.$10.00$10.00 -
Organic Snickerdoodle Cookie Bites
Chocolate, Grocery, Theo ChocolateIt's true that sugar and spice make everything nice, but add a cookie crunch and milk chocolate and these on-the-go treats are even nicer! Theo chocolatiers bake a vanilla cookie center and cover it with creamy cinnamon 45% milk chocolate, reminiscent of the beloved snickerdoodle cookie. 4 oz. pack Ingredients: Milk Chocolate* (Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+, Cocoa Beans*+, Whole Milk Powder*), Vanilla Cookies* (Unbleached Unenriched Wheat Flour*, Sugar*, Sunflower Oil*, Salt, Vanilla Extract*, Sodium Bicarbonate), Ground Cinnamon*. CONTAINS MILK & WHEAT. *ORGANIC + FAIR TRADE Non-GMO, soy free, kosher.$6.50$6.50 -
Organic Double Chocolate Cookie Bites
Chocolate, Grocery, Theo ChocolateLove chewy fudgy cookies, with a little crunch at the end? These bites are for you! The chocolatiers at Theo have created a crunchy chocolate cookie center with the perfect blend of cocoa and vanilla, and then cover it in rich 55% dark chocolate. A touch of salt rounds out the sweetness of this extra chocolate-y combination. Take these bite-sized treats with you whenever you go! It's the perfect fair trade snack. 4 oz. pack Ingredients: Dark Chocolate* (Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+, Ground Vanilla Bean*), Chocolate Cookies* (Unbleached Unenriched Wheat Flour*, Sugar*, Sunflower Oil*, Cocoa Powder*, Salt, Vanilla Extract*, Sodium Bicarbonate), Sea Salt. CONTAINS WHEAT. *ORGANIC +FAIR TRADE Non-GMO, soy free, kosher, vegan.$6.50$6.50 -
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Divine Milk Chocolate Crispy Thins
Chocolate, Divine Chocolate, Gifts for Co-workers, GroceryCrispy, delicious, snack-able thins made with a blend of fair trade chocolate & puffed rice. Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, cream powder (milk), cocoa mass, whole milk powder, whey powder (milk), sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), vanilla) Rice crisps 11% (rice flour, sugar, barley malt extract, salt, calcium carbonate (stabilizer), non-hydrogenated vegetable oil, soy lecithin (emulsifier)). *May Contain: Milk, wheat, almonds, hazelnuts, coconut. Manufactured in an environment where nuts, milk, gluten and wheat are present*$6.00$6.00 -
Theo Peppermint Cocoa Cups
Chocolate, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolateThese new cocoa cups are hot cocoa in a delicious bite! Peppermint dark chocolate filling is enrobed in a creamy milk chocolate shell. The minty center combines organic coconut oil, peppermint oil, and smooth dark chocolate that will melt in your mouth for a perfect winter treat. Includes 8 individually wrapped cups.$10.00$10.00 -
Theo Chocolate Fantasy Bar – Root Beer Barrel
Chocolate, Gifts for Men, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo Chocolate, Valentine's Day$3.25The sweet crunch of root beer barrel candy in rich 55% dark chocolate. This timeless favorite will take you on a nostalgic trip to the candy counter! Size: 1.9oz bar$3.25 -
Theo Chocolate Fantasy Bar – Hazelnut Crunch
Chocolate, Gifts for Men, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo Chocolate, Valentine's Day$3.25The indulgent crunch of buttery hazelnut brittle in decadent 45% milk chocolate. Size: 1.9oz barOrganic, Fair for Life Certified, Soy Free, Kosher, Gluten Free
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Theo Chocolate Fantasy Bar – Grapefruit and Ginger
Chocolate, Gifts for Men, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo Chocolate, Valentine's Day$3.25Rich 55% dark chocolate is combined with bright and citrusy grapefruit and ginger for a zesty treat. Size: 1.9oz barOrganic, Fair for Life Certified, Soy Free, Kosher, Vegan, Gluten Free
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Theo Chocolate Fantasy Bar – Cinnamon Horchata
Chocolate, Gifts for Men, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo Chocolate, Valentine's Day$3.25This bar is a refreshing cinnamon kiss of horchata in creamy milk chocolate. Your tastebuds will do a backflip! Size: 1.9oz bar Organic, Fair for Life Certified, Soy Free, Kosher$3.25 -
Theo Chocolate Fantasy Bar – Bread & Chocolate
Chocolate, Gifts for Men, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo Chocolate, Valentine's Day$3.25This bar is Theo's unique twist on traditional pain au chocolat. Indulge in buttery toasted breadcrumbs immersed in rich dark chocolate with a touch of sea salt. Size: 1.9oz barOrganic, Fair for Life Certified, Soy Free, Kosher
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Theo Chocolate Coffee Toffee
Chocolate, Grocery, Theo ChocolateCoffee perks up your body. Chocolate perks up your soul. There's nothing better than this blend of crunchy toffee, 70% dark chocolate, and rich coffee made with organic ingredients. Ingredients: Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Toffee* (Cane Sugar*+, Butter*, Dried Corn Syrup*, Water, Sea Salt), Cocoa Butter*+, Ground Coffee Beans*+. CONTAINS MILK.$4.25*ORGANIC +FAIR TRADESize: 3oz.$4.25 -
Theo Hazelnut Crisp 45% Milk Chocolate Bar
Chocolate, Grocery, Theo Chocolate$4.25Organic, Fair for Life, Non-GMO, Soy Free, Kosher, Gluten FreeEnjoy this combination of organic hazelnuts, milk chocolate, puffed quinoa and a pinch of salt for the perfect, delicious crunch in each bite! 3 oz. size.$4.25 -
Theo Coffee & Cream Cups
Chocolate, Grocery, Theo ChocolateChocolate. Coffee. What else do you need? A melt-away dark chocolate filling infused with bold coffee notes in a creamy milk chocolate shell. Includes 2 cups. Ingredients: Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+, Coffee-Infused Coconut Oil* (Coconut Oil*, Coffee *+), Whole Milk Powder*, Ground Vanilla Bean*. CONTAINS MILK. *ORGANIC +FAIR TRADE$2.75$2.75 -
Theo Peanut Butter & Jelly Cups
Chocolate, Grocery, Theo ChocolateA delicious twist on a classic duo. Creamy peanut butter layered with sweet raspberry filling in a 55% dark chocolate shell. Includes 2 cups. Ingredients: Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts)*, Cocoa Butter*+, Raspberry Filling* (Tapioca Syrup*, Cane Sugar*, Water, Raspberry Juice Concentrate*, Citric Acid, Pectin), Powdered Sugar* (Cane Sugar*+, Cornstarch*), Peanut Flour*, Sea Salt, Rosemary Extract*^, Ground Vanilla Bean*. CONTAINS PEANUTS - *ORGANIC +FAIR TRADE ^USED TO ENSURE FRESHNESS$2.75$2.75 -
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate, Gifts Under $30, Grocery, Halloween, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolateThe very first Fair Trade peanut butter cup! Organic and made by a true chocolate maker and a true peanut butter maker. Gluten Free , Soy Free, Kosher. Simple and delicious.$2.50Ingredients: Cocoa Butter*+, Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts)*, Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Beans*+, Powdered Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch)*+, Milk Powder*, Peanut Flour*, Salt, Rosemary Extract^ (Vegetable Oil, Rosemary Extract)*, Ground Vanilla Bean*+. CONTAINS MILK AND PEANUTS.Allergy Information: Made in a facility that handles products including milk, wheat, soy, eggs & treenuts.*Organic +Fair Trade ^Used to ensure freshness. Adds no flavor.$2.50 -
Divine Milk Chocolate
Chocolate, Divine Chocolate, GroceryMade with fair trade cocoa, smooth cocoa butter, and real vanilla, our milk chocolate is distinctive in its creamy flavor. Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter, dried cream (milk), cocoa mass, whole milk powder, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), vanilla. Cocoa solids: 26% minimum; Milk solids: 22% minimum. Contains: Milk May Contain: wheat, almonds, hazelnuts, coconut$4.75$4.75 -
Divine 70% Dark Chocolate
Chocolate, Divine Chocolate, GrocerySmooth, rich, 70% dark chocolate made from fair trade vanilla, cocoa, and sugar. 3.5oz bar. Ingredients: Cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar, cocoa powder, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), vanilla. *May Contain: Milk, wheat, almonds, hazelnuts, coconut. Manufactured in an environment where nuts, milk, gluten and wheat are present*$4.75$4.75 -
Divine 60% Dark Chocolate Toffee Sea Salt
Chocolate, Divine Chocolate, Grocery60% dark chocolate with a dash of sea salt, perfectly balancing the sweet crunch of toffee. Made from fair trade cocoa, and sugar. 3.5oz bar. Ingredients: Cocoa mass, sugar, toffee 10% (sugar, glucose syrup, butterfat (milk), salt), cocoa butter, sea salt, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier). *May Contain: Milk, wheat, almonds, hazelnuts, coconut. Manufactured in an environment where nuts, milk, gluten and wheat are present*$4.75$4.75 -
Divine 38% Milk Chocolate Toffee Sea Salt
Chocolate, Divine Chocolate, GroceryMilk chocolate with a dash of sea salt, perfectly balancing the sweet crunch of toffee. Made from fair trade vanilla, cocoa, and sugar. 3.5oz bar. Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, toffee 10% (sugar, glucose syrup, butterfat (milk), salt), butterfat (milk), sea salt, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), vanilla. *May Contain: Milk, wheat, almonds, hazelnuts, coconut. Manufactured in an environment where nuts, milk, gluten and wheat are present*$4.75$4.75 -
Divine 60% Dark Chocolate Pink Himalayan Salt
Chocolate, Divine Chocolate, GrocerySmooth, rich, 60% dark chocolate crafted with the satisfying flavor of pink Himalayan salt. Made from fair trade cocoa, and sugar. 3.5oz bar. Ingredients: Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, rock salt, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier). *May Contain: Milk, wheat, almonds, hazelnuts, coconut. Manufactured in an environment where nuts, milk, gluten and wheat are present*$4.75$4.75 -
Theo Nutcracker 55% Dark Chocolate Bar
Chocolate, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolateTheo chocolatiers picked out their favorite nut from the bowl of mixed nuts—the hazelnut—and made it the star of this bar! It's combined with their sweet and crunchy handmade brittle, mixed with smooth 55% dark chocolate, and taken to the next level with a pinch of Himalayan salt. This will be the new treat you reach for! 3 oz. size. Organic, Fair for Life, Non-GMO, Soy Free, Kosher, Gluten Free, Vegan$4.75$4.75 -
Theo Gingerbread Spice 45% Milk Chocolate Bar
Chocolate, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolateA favorite holiday cookie in chocolate bar form—it's creamy, cozy, sweet, and spicy! A festive spice blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg is combined with fair trade milk chocolate, with flavor notes of roasted nuts and caramel. Theo's milk chocolate has a higher cocoa percentage than most conventional chocolate bars, which results in a creamy cocoa experience unlike any you’ve had before. 3 oz. size. Organic, Fair for Life, Non-GMO, Soy Free, Kosher, Gluten Free, Vegan$4.75$4.75 -
Theo Peppermint Crunch 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
Chocolate, Grocery, Holiday Favorites, Theo ChocolateMinty, frosty, crunchy, and bright—add joy to the holiday season in the most delicious way! To create this festive treat, Theo chocolatiers create a handmade brittle in their Confection Kitchen and combine it with organic peppermint oil into rich dark chocolate. The intense peppermint oil is sourced from the village of Bastara in the Uttar Pradesh region of India. 3 oz. size. Organic, Fair for Life, Non-GMO, Soy Free, Kosher, Gluten Free, Vegan$4.75$4.75
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Fair trade chocolate is as delicious as it is empowering!
Fair trade farmers earn a living wage by growing cocoa that is natural and sustainable.
Use fair trade chocolate in your favorite baked good recipes, pair a bar with a fine wine, take to a dinner party, or eat anytime for a quick pick me up!
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This means that while the farmers get paid fairly for their cocoa, there isn’t enough demand for fair trade so the chocolate goes unsold or gets sold as conventional chocolate. Global consumers need to demand fair trade from chocolate companies on a larger scale.
Fair Trade cocoa co-ops earned $17.7 million from the fair trade premiums paid to farmers. Unfortunately, this is only 0.1% of the global chocolate market. So, while the demand for fair trade chocolate is growing at a great pace, the market is still dominated by conventional cocoa, which is not good quality and does not support fair wages or safe working conditions.
Fun Chocolate Facts
Not-So-Fun Chocolate Facts
How Does Chocolate Grow?
Cocoa beans grow in pods on trees. They grow best in regularly warm or hot weather with a lot of humidity and rainfall. Cocoa can only be grown around the equator where this kind of climate is prevalent.
Cocoa trees can product up to 20 pods a year. Each pod holds about 30 or 40 seeds, encased in a sticky white pulp that is crucial to the fermentation process.
Learn More About Fair Trade Chocolate
Our Chocolate Brand Comparison gives you all the facts on which chocolate companies use bad stuff like artificial flavors, GMOs, child labor and high fructose corn syrup and which companies use the best ingredients without all the bad stuff. Hint hint, the fair trade brands come out on top!
5 Reason to Eat Fair Trade Chocolate, including no child labor, a higher amount of cocoa, prebiotics, environmental stewardship, and, of course, because it makes you happy!