Raw Chocolate Love

Employee size

2-10

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Ridgewood, NY

Founded

2008

Founded in 2008 by nutritionist Shimon Pinhas, Raw Chocolate Love is a small Ridgewood, New York maker known for its handmade raw chocolate. The company creates organic confections with low-heat techniques for health-conscious customers, supplying health-food stores across New York City and Long Island.

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