Our Commitment
Sustainability
"Enjoy the deep flavours and complexity of craft chocolate, made using ethically sourced cacaos from around the globe." — Fossa Chocolate
We believe bean-to-bar chocolate tastes better when we work together with partners who share the same values — transparency, accountability, and most importantly, sustainability. One chocolate bar at a time, we aim to incorporate sustainable practices into our bean-to-bar journey.
01 — Sourcing
Ethical Sourcing
In traditional cacao farms, large pieces of forestland are usually cleared to make way for monocultures where only cacao trees are planted in mass. Such farming maximises short-term profits at the expense of the environment — encouraging deforestation and slash-and-burn practices that lead to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
At Fossa Chocolate, it is important that cacao is sourced from producers that engage in agroforestry — where cacao trees are cultivated alongside other native trees and food crops, allowing wildlife to dwell in their natural habitat. This helps preserve the natural environment and ensures more sustainable productivity for farmers, which is crucial for local communities.
02 — Farmers
Fair Partnerships
Since incorporation, Fossa has worked closely with cacao producers and farmers around the world who care about the environment as much as they do. To ensure longevity in these partnerships and continual improvement in the farmers' living and work conditions, they pay above commodity prices for all cacao sourced.
This allows farmers to earn healthy wages which in turn enables them to dedicate more time to cultivating the flavour of cacao — rather than focusing only on yield.
03 — Packaging
Eco-Friendly Packaging
Fossa's chocolate bar packaging and greeting cards are made with paper containing 50% recycled materials — making them more friendly towards the recycling process.
All paper packaging is printed on demand, preventing unnecessary wastage of resources. The result is beautiful letterpress wrapping that reflects the care inside each bar — without costing the planet.
04 — Upcycling
Bringing It Forward
During the chocolate making process, cacao husk — the outer shells of the cacao beans — is separated from the nibs through winnowing and is usually considered a waste product.
Through collaboration with local urban farming group Edible Garden City, these nutrient-rich husks are upcycled into compost for their agriculture. Over the years, Fossa has also collaborated with various like-minded brands to create products involving the upcycling of other waste products.
Thank You
"With every purchase of our chocolate, you are contributing to our sustainable efforts."
Every bar you buy supports ethical farming, fair wages, and a more sustainable chocolate industry. That's something worth tasting.