Founded by Diana Lovett after a career in social-justice work, Cissé Cocoa Co. makes baking mixes, hot cocoa and crunchy brownie-thin snacks from USDA Organic, Fair Trade cocoa sourced through the FUNDOPO cooperative in the Dominican Republic. The company’s distinctive Super Thins began as a kitchen experiment in spreading brownies very thin, while its sourcing model is designed to support small-scale cocoa farmers and help them earn living wages.
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Bare LifeBare Life makes organic, dairy-free hot cocoa mixes for people who want an easy treat without common allergens or refined sugar. Founded by Ali after her own search for food that fit multiple dietary needs, the Connecticut certified Woman-Owned Small Business uses simple ingredients and sustainably sourced cacao, with products made in a gluten-free, organic and kosher-certified space. Its cocoa is sold in more than 2,000 stores and online nationwide.NEW YORK, NY
Emkao FoodsBuilt around a family cacao farm in Cameroon, Emkao Foods produces organic cocoa ingredients and chocolate for wholesale and retail customers. The company sources traceable beans from the Kotou family farm and works with smallholder farmers in Cameroon, carrying three generations of family cocoa-farming knowledge into products such as its single-origin chocolate. Emkao is also developing a chocolate factory in Binghamton as it expands its U.S. presence.BINGHAMTON, NY
Moka OriginsMoka Origins makes small-batch craft chocolate and specialty coffee from its facility in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, including chocolate produced from cacao bean to finished bar and coffee roasted in-house. Founded by Ishan and Jeff after working with farming communities in Cameroon, the company pairs direct-trade sourcing with manufacturing services for other brands. Its impact work includes farmer training, tree planting and community food-security projects, with every product helping support those efforts.HONESDALE, PA
Morito ChocolatesFemale-founded Morito Chocolates makes cacao-driven vegan confections by hand in Brooklyn, beginning with its signature chocolate sticks and expanding into filled mini cups. The company builds each small batch from cacao, using organic, gluten-free ingredients and a short ingredient list so the chocolate’s character stays clear. Its sourcing is rooted in the Caribbean, including a partnership with Puerto Rico’s Hacienda Jeanmarie, the island’s first registered cacao hacienda.BROOKLYN, NY