The Rwenzururu sub-region of Uganda sits at 3,000 feet above sea level and borders the DR Congo, the Rwenzori mountain range and Semuliki National Park. The climate is tropical with 1,000mm of annual rainfall which typically occurs in two seasons, March to April and September to January. The region suffers from recurring conflict between cultural and rebel groups straddling the DR Congo border. Bundibugyo district likely accounts for more than 70% of cocoa production in Uganda. Wet cocoa is purchased from over 500 contracted smallholder farmers, each with 1 - 2 hectares of cocoa trees, often divided between several plots. Farmers are paid cash on the spot for fresh cocoa at 40% of the dry cocoa market price. 10% - 20% bonuses are then paid to farmers at the end of the season based on delivered volumes and consistency of deliveries (required 1 per month to ensure consistency of source material).
All of our chocolate is made with just cocoa beans and sugar; no added cocoa butter, lecithin, or vanilla. Our chocolate is free of soy, dairy, eggs, and gluten.
All of our chocolate is made with just cocoa beans and sugar; no added cocoa butter, lecithin, or vanilla. Our chocolate is free of soy, dairy, eggs, and gluten.