Business Profile: Divine Chocolate

What makes chocolate taste even sweeter? Knowing that you’re making a difference in the lives of others with every bite! Meet Divine Chocolate, the only fair trade chocolate company that is partially owned by the Ghanaian farmers it supports! 

The Story Behind Divine Chocolate:
Divine Chocolate is a fair trade chocolate company that currently sells in the UK and the US. The first Divine Chocolate bar was sold in 1998 in an effort to compete with the UK’s top chocolate companies. Its products support 65,000 cocoa farmers across 1,400 Ghanian villages who belong to the co-op Kuapa Kokoo.

Kuapa Kokoo’s mission is to empower the cocoa farmers, especially women, to live a dignified livelihood and participate in the business practices, such as negotiating with cocoa buyers. The co-op weighs, bags, and transports the cocoa to market, ensuring that the farmers are not cheated out of their work in any way. On their website, Kuapoa Kokoo states their core values are transparency, democracy, equity, commitment and care for the community. 

Products:

Divine Chocolate produces a variety of chocolate bars in yummy flavors such as Milk Chocolate with Toffee and Sea Salt, 70% Dark Chocolate, or White Chocolate with Strawberries. They also sell seasonal products and variety packs.

Where to buy:

You can buy Divine Chocolate products at the Amani cart, online, or at major retailers such as Whole Foods.