6 Organic Chocolate Brands

Looking for a sweet treat that's made with better business practices? We went on the hunt for organic chocolate brands made with ethical practices. There are plenty of options out there! Here are some of our favorites:

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Theo Chocolate

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Theo Chocolate offers a variety of options: plain bars, filled bars, and peanut butter cups in dark or milk chocolate. Since 2005, the brand has paid over $2 million into fair trade cocoa development funds.

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Xocolatl Chocolate

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Pronounced "chock-oh-LAH-tul,” Xocolatls bars and baking chocolate are made from Costa Rican cacao. The brand offers high-end bars and box chocolates.

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Equal Exchange

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Equal Exchange offers chocolate for snacking, sipping, or baking. Its business model is based on Fair Trade practices, motivated by building a more equitable food supply chain. The brand works directly with small farms, sourcing from over 40 small farmer organizations around the world.

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OCHO Candy

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OCHO Candy's organic, Fair Trade Certified [chocolate bars and minis](https://www.ochocandy.com/collections/all?sort_by=title-ascending) are crafted in small batches with plant-based vegan caramels or [Fairtrade](joroapp://challenge-article/what-is-fairtrade-certified) coconut inside dark chocolate. These organic vegan treats are free from synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics, and artificial additives.

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Alter Eco

Alter Eco offers [ethical chocolate truffles](https://www.alterecofoods.com/collections/truffles) for those who love Lindt truffles. Made from Ecuadorian chocolate and free from palm oil, their Plant-Based Superdark Organic Chocolate Truffles are a standout option. The truffle wrappers are fully compostable, ensuring nothing ends up in the landfill.

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Justin’s

Justin’s offers [organic Halloween candy](https://www.justins.com/chocolate-candy-pieces/) that combines delicious nut butter with Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. Their products are USDA organic, non-GMO, and made with wholesome ingredients, containing zero grams of trans fat.