Island Sharks Chocolate is revolutionizing the chocolate industry with its steadfast commitment to human rights and ethical production. This small Hawaii company, owned and operated by Ethan and Jen, produces farm-to-bar craft chocolate that is certified slave-free by Pono Cocoa, the only organization globally that certifies child slave-free cocoa.
Ethan, a disabled Black individual residing and working in Hawaii, embodies the dedication and hard work traditionally undertaken by child labor in the cocoa industry. By refusing to use child labor, Island Sharks Chocolate faces significant challenges in competing with conventional cocoa prices. However, they believe that spending more time on the post-harvest process and ensuring human rights in their supply chain results in better-tasting chocolate.
Their chocolate, made exclusively from certified child slave-free cocoa, stands apart in Hawaii. Although most Hawaii chocolate is considered slave-free, Island Sharks Chocolate takes it a step further by guaranteeing its ethical origins. The company pays farmers beyond livable wages and emphasizes small-scale production with zero automation. Every bar is truly handcrafted and hand-wrapped, reflecting the care and attention poured into each step of the process.
Ethan and Jen’s dedication to ethical chocolate-making is evident in every bite. The Craftory, their small Hawaii chocolate workshop, exudes the rich aromas and flavors of traditional craft chocolate, transporting customers back to simpler times. With over four years of experience and the promising talent of apprentice Jennifer, Island Sharks Chocolate embodies nearly a decade of dedication to the art of chocolate-making in Hawaii.
Their brand, a labor of love, reflects their commitment to ethical practices and high-quality craftsmanship. By practicing Self-I-Dentity Through Ho’oponopono, they infuse their chocolate with sacred intentions, aiming to bring righteousness and perfection to each bar. This meticulous approach ensures that every piece of chocolate is not only delicious but also a testament to their values.
Island Sharks Chocolate invites customers to discover the personal touch that defines their craft. Whether it’s through custom chocolate bars for other brands or their own unique offerings, they share the warmth of aloha in every bite. Their ceremonial cacao, grown on the Hāmākua Coast, embodies the spirit of the “Breath of God,” calling them from the continental USA to Hawaii. Years of trial and error have culminated in a product that now brings joy and relaxation to their customers.
Ethan and Jen’s unwavering devotion to ethical chocolate-making is a celebration of taste, ethics, and nature’s finest ingredients. Shopping at Island Sharks Chocolate is more than a purchase; it’s a declaration of love for the world and the joy of life’s small luxuries. With every bar, they strive to bring the purest form of cacao to their customers, ensuring that their products contribute to a heart-centered and abundant lifestyle.
Join Ethan and Jen in their mission to create a better world through chocolate. By choosing Island Sharks Chocolate, customers support a brand that prioritizes human rights, ethical practices, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Let their ceremonial cacao guide you on a path of health, happiness, and prosperity.
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Changing your chocolate can change lives. Human rights is the secret recipe in our chocolate that makes it taste best.
Published by: Holy Minoza
