Parré Chocolat makes artisanal dark chocolate from traceable, single-origin “Fine Flavor” cacao sourced through direct relationships with farms in places such as the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. Its origin chocolates use naturally simple ingredients, while the company’s farmer premiums, community donations, and ethical-trade practices connect each batch to the people and places behind it. The range also includes dark chocolate treats such as covered almonds and espresso beans.
Diego’s ChocolateTz’utujil Mayan-owned Diego’s Chocolate has been handcrafting soft chocolate rolls and ceremonial cacao in Guatemala since 1990. Founded by Diego Hernandez after learning traditional roasting from his grandmother, the company keeps cacao production in its lakeside workshop, using wood-fire roasting and hand winnowing to create its distinctive rustic, fudge-like texture. Its chocolates are made at origin by Tz’utujil artisans and wrapped in individually hand-colored labels.SCHENECTADY, 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
SPAGnVOLA ChocolatierSPAGnVOLA Chocolatier is an award-winning single-estate chocolate maker founded by Eric and Crisoire Reid. It grows cacao at Hacienda de SPAGnVOLA in Hato Mayor Del Rey, Dominican Republic, processes the beans from harvest through roasting and conching, and hand-finishes chocolate bars, truffles, bonbons, and hot chocolate for customers in the Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia region and online.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Nostalgia ChocolatesTyler Cagwin makes small-batched, bean-to-bar chocolate by hand at Nostalgia Chocolates’ little factory in Huntersville, North Carolina. Inspired by a first taste of real chocolate while sailing through the Caribbean, he built the company around old-fashioned handcraft, ethically sourced cacao, and the idea that chocolate should be savored slowly and shared. The range includes origin-focused bars as well as treats such as chocolate-covered caramels, with recyclable packaging intended to reduce its footprint.SYRACUSE, NY