Rio Nuevo isn’t just a chocolate company. They’re a movement that’s changing the industry and making a positive impact on the planet.
As an independent chocolate company, their commitment to ethical sourcing and empowering cacao growers in Ecuador’s most fragile ecosystems, the Amazon Rainforest and Cloud Forest, reflects their passion for creating a better chocolate industry.
Rio Nuevo works directly with cacao farming communities, paying them 65% above fairtrade prices for their cacao, and delivering the finest quality chocolate available. Their dedication to lifting cacao growers and their communities out of poverty is fuelled by their belief in transparency, collaboration, respect, and social justice. Rio Nuevo’s model of chocolate-making not only creates a more sustainable future for the industry, but also leads the way in addressing the inequalities that exist within the chocolate supply chain. They’re committed to building a future where the chocolate industry is fair, just, and sustainable, and their actions speak volumes about the impact a company can have when it prioritises people and the planet.
Keywords: chocolate, direct trade, traceable, regenerative agriculture, food sovereignty, ethical chocolate
Sector: Wholesale/Retail
Size: 1-9 employees
B Corp Certified – Impact Score: 111.6
