GEPA Grand Noir Edelbitter 85% chocolate

GEPA Grand Noir Edelbitter 85% is a premium dark chocolate bar known for its high cocoa content and ethical sourcing. The product is manufactured in Germany by GEPA – The Fair Trade Company, which is Europe's largest alternative trading organization. Founded in 1975, GEPA was established by several German ecclesiastical denominations to promote fair trade and support small-scale farmers in the Global South.

The chocolate is crafted using organic cocoa from various regions, including the Dominican Republic (COOPROAGRO) and São Tomé (CECAQ-11), ensuring 100% fair trade ingredients. The brand is uniquely owned by a consortium of church-based organizations, including Misereor, Bread for the World, and the Federation of German Catholic Youth (BDKJ), which operate the company as a non-profit social business rather than a traditional profit-driven corporation. This structure ensures that profits are reinvested into social projects and fair prices for producers.