Pacari Chocolate
Ecuadorian chocolate company
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Pacari Chocolate is a chocolate company in Quito, Ecuador.[1]
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryChocolate production
Founded2002
FounderSantiago Peralta & Carla Barboto
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chocolate production |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Santiago Peralta & Carla Barboto |
| Headquarters | Quito, Julio Zaldumbide N25-24 y Miravalle , Ecuador |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Chocolate Bars, Nibs, Beans |
| Website | www |
History
Pacari Chocolate was founded as a family business in 2002 by Santiago Peralta and Carla Barbotó, who own and operate the company.[2] The company name 'Pacari' comes from the Quechua word meaning 'nature'. The chocolate is stated to be dairy, soy, chemical, transgenic and gluten free.[3]
Pacari Chocolate is the first chocolate company to receive a biodynamic certification from Demeter International.[4][5] Pacari Chocolate products are available in health food and luxury chocolate outlets in the United States, Europe, South America and Malaysia.
International Chocolate Awards – World Final
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pacari Chocolate – Piura-Quemazon | Overall Winner – Gold | Won |
| 2013 | Pacari Chocolate – 70% Raw Bar | Overall Winner – Silver | Won |
| 2012 | Pacari Chocolate – 70% Raw Bar | Overall Winner – Gold | Won |
| 2012 | Pacari Chocolate – 70% Piura-Quemazon | Overall Winner – Silver | Won |
| 2012 | Pacari Chocolate – 60% Cacao with Lemongrass | Flavored Dark Chocolate – Gold | Won |
| 2012 | Pacari Chocolate – Raw 70% Chocolate Bar With Salt And Cacao Nibs | Flavored Dark Chocolate – Silver | Won |
| 2012 | Pacari Chocolate – Raw 70% Chocolate Bar with Maca | Flavored Dark Chocolate – Silver | Won |
