Waitrose & Partners No.1 80% Dark Chocolate

Waitrose & Partners No.1 Dark Chocolate is a premium confectionery product part of the retailers own-label range. This specific bar features single-origin cocoa solids (80%) sourced from Peru, known for its complex and fruity profile with a smoky finish. The branding 'No.1' signifies Waitrose's top-tier product line, emphasizing quality ingredients and ethical sourcing, as indicated by the Fairtrade certification logo on the packaging.

Waitrose is a renowned British supermarket chain that was founded in 1904. The brand is unique in its ownership structure, as it is owned by the John Lewis Partnership, the UK’s largest employee-owned business. This means the company is owned in trust by its employees, known as 'Partners'. While the raw cocoa is sourced from Peru, the production of these chocolate bars often takes place in various specialized facilities across the UK and Europe to meet the retailer's strict quality standards.