Sustaining the Cacao Farmers and Families

The following is but a short (and hopefully growing) list of organizations, co-operatives, and companies that either pay fairly for the cost of cacao, or have direct relationships with the farmers:

(not to mention they are very, very delicious and in my opinions, quality)

Favorites

• Alter-Eco* (inter/national)
• Askinosie Chocolate (MO)
• Fine & Raw (NY)
• Kallari Association* (national)
• Divine Chocolate (U.S.)

Also good

• Dagoba Chocolate*
• Equal Exchange
• Green & Black's*just went fair trade! (C.N.)
• Global Exchange
• Theo Chocolate (WA)

This list is also safe for organically grown cacao. Double check, but I've *star the ones I am sure offer organic. Some specify that only certain products are organic.

Listed companies/cooperatives have a direct relationship (meaning, they've been down to the farm where the cacao is harvested) or pay a fair price.