ORGANIC AND FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE
When it comes to chocolate, we are real pioneers. It was 25 years ago that we launched the world’s first organic and Fairtrade certified chocolate. To this day, our chocolate is unique in combining the delicious flavour of premium-quality chocolate with confidence for consumers – confidence that only the finest organic ingredients have been used, with no additives. And also that the smallholders really profit directly from every chocolate product that is sold.
In our finest organic Swiss chocolate, we only use natural ingredients and do not use soya lecithin, choosing instead to replace the former with high-quality cocoa butter from our own exclusively organic cocoa processing facility. This ensures that our chocolate is non-GMO and stands out for its delicious flavour. Our Swiss premium chocolate exclusively contains SYRAMENA® cane sugar and SUCANAT® whole cane sugar instead of white sugar. The recipes are enriched with genuine Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar. Our exquisite creations are traditionally conched for up to 72 hours, giving the chocolate its smooth texture and full flavour.
All our chocolate bars and truffles are made in Switzerland and organic and Fairtrade certified.
Even regarding the packaging, we ensure that the environmental footprint of our chocolate products remains as low as possible: inside the recyclable paper packaging, each bar is also wrapped in a protective film made from organic, FSC certified wood. The transparent film preserves the flavour so that the chocolate stays fresh longer, and the organic film is 100% compostable.
Fairtrade chocolate
It is very important to us that the cocoa, sugar and vanilla smallholders receive a fair price for their produce. That is why we buy all the raw materials we use in our chocolate in accordance with fair trade guidelines.
Fairtrade premiums are an important additional source of income for smallholders. In addition, the cooperatives invest these funds into community projects in areas such as education and health or in the improvement of agricultural infrastructure.
The entire production chain is free from child labour.
Learn more about how your purchase of fair trade products makes a difference.
In 2022, we reached a new record with 2,364,735 US dollars in Fair trade premiums paid out. And we know down to the dollar which projects the money will go to.
Bean to bar chocolate
Since 2022, cocoa mass and cocoa butter for our chocolate are produced in our own organic cocoa processing facility PRONATEC Swiss Cocoa Production in Beringen near Schaffhausen. This means that all steps from purchasing to fermentation and drying to processing the cocoa beans are in our hands.
PRIVATE LABEL CHOCOLATE
We have been supplying globally renowned customers with private label organic and Fair Trade chocolates for many years.
You too can choose your favourites from our extensive range and launch your own organic chocolate brand onto the market. Large runs are not necessary with existing recipes as we also offer attractive conditions for small quantities. In this way, you can launch your own brand from an order quantity of just 100 kg per recipe.
We would be delighted to support you with new chocolate creations, taking current trends into account. In recent years, we have helped our clients create reduced-sugar, sugar-free and vegan organic chocolate. We are also here to help you with all matters relating to registration, transport, customs clearance and importing and exporting the organic and fair trade chocolate.
AMARRÚ
Our chocolate brand, AMARRÚ, takes its name from the rainbow god of the Inca people. The rainbow connects the smallholder families in the countries of origin with chocolate-lovers around the world.
The fact that the cocoa beans are processed at our own Swiss cocoa processing plant, and that we carefully process only organic and fair trade ingredients, makes AMARRÚ the Swiss chocolate par excellence, because most of the value creation happens in Switzerland.
AMARRÚ is available from organic Swiss shops, health food stores and online at farmy.ch, brack.ch and morgashop.ch.
CRÉMANT-NOIR
Dark chocolate with 55% cocoa
The premium-quality cocoa beans come from Fairtrade cooperatives in the Dominican Republic and Peru. With nothing added but cane sugar from South America and vanilla from Madagascar, AMARRÚ Crémant has a sweet and slightly bitter cocoa flavour.
AMANDE
Dark chocolate 55% with roasted almond pieces
Gentle roasting brings out the intense flavour of the organic almonds from Spain and makes them deliciously crunchy. The tasty pieces of almond and the equisite dark chocolate are what give this popular choice its bitter, nutty flavour.
ESPRESSO
Dark chocolate 55% with coffee
The coffee is a blend of the finest Arabica varieties from Fairtrade cooperatives in South America and is dark roasted in Switzerland. The fine bitter chocolate brings out the strong espresso flavour perfectly.
TRUFFES ÉCLATS DE CACAO
Creamy chocolate 55% with roasted cocoa nibs
Cocoa beans from Peru are gently roasted and broken down into small cocoa nibs. They enrich the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth truffle chocolate, giving AMARRÚ Truffes Éclats de Cacao their unique character.
CARAMEL CRUNCH & SEA SALT
Dark chocolate 55% with caramel crunch and sea salt
Sophisticated combination of sweet and salty. The crispy chunks of caramel made from Swiss milk blend with the exquisite chocolate and a hint of sea salt to create a truly distinctive mixture of flavours.
GINGER LEMON PEPPER
Dark chocolate 55% with candied ginger, lemon oil and black pepper
The surprising creation is dedicated to refined palates. The warming, stimulating effect of the ginger, the refreshing lemon and the dark chocolate combine for a true delight. With a hint of black pepper on the finish.
CACAO INTENSE 92%
Dark chocolate with 92% cocoa
An exquisite mix of organic cocoa from the Dominican Republic, Togo and Peru, bourbon vanilla and only a bit of cane sugar characterizes this very dark chocolate. Although AMARRÙ Cacao Intense 92% has a very high content of cocoa, the creation convinces with a round, pleasantly strong flavour profile and a tender melt.
CACAO INTENSE 80%
Dark chocolate with 80% cocoa
The high-quality Caribbean organic cocoa comes exclusively from Fairtrade cooperatives in the Dominican Republic and Panama. A delicate, intense cocoa flavour with a tender melt characterizes this chocolate. Although AMARRÙ Cacao Intense 80% has a high content of cocoa, the creation convinces with a round, balanced flavour profile.
NERO 71%
Dark chocolate with 71% cocoa
Premium-quality cocoa from Fairtrade cooperatives in the Dominican Republic and Peru is expertly fermented and roasted. With nothing added but cane sugar from South America and vanilla from Madagascar, the chocolate is traditionally conched for 72 hours, which gives it its intense, slightly bitter cocoa flavour.
LAIT
Milk chocolate
Premium-quality organic milk powder from Switzerland, cocoa, cane sugar and ground hazelnuts: these are the key ingredients in fine AMARRÚ milk chocolate. A hint of vanilla adds the finishing touch to the smooth texture and distinctive creamy flavour.
NOISETTE
Milk chocolate with 25% hazelnuts
Gentle roasting gives the organic hazelnuts their intense nutty flavour and delicious crunchiness. Combining them with the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate is what makes AMARRÚ Noisette a delicious treat and a popular chocolate classic.
BLANC
White chocolate
Pure organic cocoa butter and fine Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar are the main ingredients in this masterpiece for all the senses. The addition of Swiss milk powder and Fairtrade cane sugar from South America makes this a delicious treat for the taste buds.
WINTER CHOCOLATE
Milk chocolate with spiced praline filling
Aromatic spices, premium-quality organic milk powder from Switzerland and ground hazelnuts: these are the key ingredients in this delicious milk chocolate. The soft and melting praline filling is a great treat for the winter season.
NAPOLITAINS
Dark chocolate with 55% cocoa
The small version of the dark AMARRÚ Crémant-Noir chocolate bar. 4.5g per serving.
TRUFFES CHOCOLAT NOIR
Dark chocolate truffles
Delicious chocolate truffles with a delicately melting filling, covered in premium dark chocolate. Without palm oil, soya lecithin or artificial ingredients.
TRUFFES CHOCOLAT AU LAIT
Milk chocolate truffles
Delicious chocolate truffles with a delicately melting filling, covered in premium milk chocolate. Without palm oil, soya lecithin or artificial ingredients.
COCOA, SUGAR AND VANILLA DIRECTLY FROM SMALLHOLDERS
Wherever possible, we buy raw materials for our chocolate directly from smallholder organisations and not from intermediaries.
The cocoa in our organic and fair trade chocolate comes from the Dominican Republic, Peru, Panama and Madagascar. We source the sugar from farming organisations in Paraguay and Costa Rica and the Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar.
Our customers also benefit from our direct contact with producers in the growing regions. This means we can provide information and pictures about the work of smallholders, quality assurance and fair trade projects.
Your contacts for organic chocolate
Sandro Marti
+41 (0)52 234 09 74
marti@pronatec.com
Shirley Mc Masters
+41 (0)52 234 09 32
mcmasters@pronatec.com