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Valentine’s Day Guide to Fair Trade & Organic Chocolate

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Don't buy cheap chocolate for Valentine's Day! Find out which brands have the best organic and fair trade chocolate that tastes great and you can feel good about giving. | organic brands | Valentine's Day gifts | #chocolate #valentines via @MindfulMomma

The best brands for fair trade & organic chocolate for Valentine’s Day.


Valentine's Day Guide to Better Chocolate

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner but before you pick up that heart-shaped box of chocolates from the drug store, consider this: Those chocolates most likely contain a bunch of crappy ingredients and were probably produced without care to environmental and social conditions whatsoever. Is that the kind of love you want to show your sweetie?

This year, I’m putting my money where my mouth is by buying chocolate with better ingredients and produced following organic, non-GMO and fair trade standards. In case you’re looking to do the same, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite “better” chocolate brands.

Fair Trade & Organic Chocolate Brands

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Alter Eco – To-die-for truffles in flavors like Salted Caramel and Sea Salt (see top photo). Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified.

 

Endangered Species – Ethically produced chocolate supporting endangered animals in lots of yummy flavors. Bite-sized squares (as seen in top photo) are a great kid-pleasing option. Certified Organic options available.

Salazon – Salted organic dark chocolate. Need I say more? Various flavors available but the original is my fav by far. USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified.

Green & Black’s – A British chocolate company committed to Fair Trade business practices. True chocolate connoisseurs will love the 85% dark chocolate bar. Certified USDA Organic and Fair Trade.

Theo fair trade & organic chocolateEqual Exchange – This worker-owned coop not only makes darn good chocolate (try the chocolate espresso bean!), they make it possible for small scale farmers to make a living. Certified USDA Organic.

Theo – Seattle based company that uses fair trade and organic cocoa beans with lots of unique flavors.

What’s your favorite fair trade & organic chocolate brand?

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Micaela Preston is natural living educator and safe and sustainable product activist. She has spoken at conferences and events, has lobbied for safer chemical laws, and has consulted with many brands and businesses. Her book, Practically Green: Your Guide to Eco Friendly Decision Making was published in 2009.

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  1. Green Bean says

    February 6, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Oh yes please!!! We got some of the AlterEco truffles for the boys’ stocking stuffers this year and, well, I wasn’t able to resist. They were AMAZING! I’ve gotten so used to eating the good stuff that I really cannot go back. Pinning.

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    • Micaela says

      February 7, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Yeah, my boys are spoiled by the good stuff too!

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    February 6, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing all those different choices for chocolate that we can feel good eating! My favourite is GiddyYoYo. I want some in my belly right now!

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    • Micaela says

      February 7, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      I’ve never heard of GiddyYoYo – need to find it!

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  3. Betsy (Eco-novice) says

    February 6, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    For affordability, it’s hard to beat Whole Foods own fair-trade chocolate. I like several of these other brands, but many are new to me! I’ve really liked Theo’s too, which is local to me.

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    • Micaela says

      February 7, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Good point about Whole Foods brand. It’s nice that they offer high quality chocolate at affordable prices!

      Reply
  4. Lisa @Retro Housewife Goes Green says

    February 8, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Yum! Those are some great options! I really like Endangered Species. I’ve also heard good things about the Alter Eco truffles, I need to try them.

    Reply

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