Chocolate
Our all-natural chocolate melts at temperatures above 80°F and requires special coolers, so there is a $4 shipping surcharge on all chocolate items. We can only accept online orders to contiguous US street addresses during the summer. Please call 1.800.423.0071 for more options including upgraded shipping.
Fair Trade Chocolate
The most delicious chocolate in the world is chocolate that is ethically made. That's why fair trade chocolate tastes so good--farmers around the world receive fair prices for their cacao beans, and are able to support themselves and their families free from exploitation. SERRV carries a variety of delicious fair trade chocolates, from smooth milk to bold dark. You'll find a flavor for everyone.
Chocolate Bars
Choose from several delicious flavors of fair trade chocolate, including Divine Chocolate from Ghana! Whether you're looking for dark chocolate with raspberries or flavorful milk chocolate with toffee and sea salt, there's sure to be a bar that'll satisfy your sweet tooth. Order cases of your favorite flavors to stash away for chocolate cravings or give as gifts to teachers and neighbors! Plus, you'll be able to tell the story of a cocoa farmer earning a fair price for their crop, making each bar even sweeter.
Sharable Artisan Chocolates
Looking for stocking stuffers, Easter egg fillers, or decorative bars for baking? Look no further! We have several sizes of Divine Chocolate for any occasion, like our delightful mini bars perfect for sampling or our small bars which are great for chocolate emergencies.
Seasonal Chocolates
We know Christmas and Easter call for something a little more special, which is why we have delicious artisan chocolates for the occasion. We carry smooth milk chocolate advent calendars and chocolate coins from Divine Chocolate. We also have exclusive seasonal flavors for the Christmas season that vary year to year.
Chocolate Gifts & More
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, giving a sweet gift for Christmas, or saying thanks to a helpful friend, you'll find the perfect fair trade chocolate gifts here at SERRV. Find chocolate gift boxes and baskets to give to the chocoholics in your life, or fair trade gift pouches with mini chocolate bars for holiday gift exchanges. We also carry a variety of other delicious and ethically made chocolate items, including crispy chocolate snack thins and rich hot chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate
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What is fair trade chocolate?
Fair trade chocolate is made from cocoa bought on certified fair trade terms. Farmers receive a guaranteed minimum price plus an additional premium that their cooperative invests in community projects such as schools, clean water, and farm improvements. Certification also sets standards for working conditions and prohibits forced and child labor. Every chocolate item SERRV sells is fair trade.
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Is fair trade chocolate slave free?
Fair trade certification exists in large part to address forced and child labor in cocoa, which remains widespread in the conventional supply chain in West Africa. Certified cooperatives are independently audited against standards that prohibit it, and the guaranteed price removes much of the economic pressure that drives it. Choosing certified fair trade chocolate is the most reliable step a shopper can take.
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Is fair trade chocolate vegan?
That depends on the bar rather than on the certification. Dark chocolate is generally made without dairy, while milk chocolate contains it. SERRV's chocolate is produced in facilities where nuts, milk, gluten, and wheat are present, so check the ingredient panel on each product page if you have an allergy or follow a strict diet.
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What chocolate does SERRV carry?
SERRV stocks about 40 chocolate items from Divine, Elements, and Cocoa Loco. Divine Chocolate, which is the only farmer co-owned fairtrade chocolate company in the world, uses cocoa grown in Ghana, where a cooperative of small-scale farmers receives fair trade prices and premiums for their beans. The range covers dark and milk bars from 3 oz down to small giftable bars, chocolate coins, snack thins, hot chocolate, advent calendars, and sampler gift boxes.
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Why is there a shipping surcharge on chocolate, and can I order it in summer?
Chocolate carries a $4 shipping surcharge part of the year because it needs protective packaging and faster transit to arrive unmelted once temperatures pass 80 degrees. During the summer months, online chocolate orders can ship only to contiguous US street addresses. For other destinations or upgraded shipping, call 1.800.423.0071.
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How should I store chocolate?
Keep it sealed at around 60 to 70 degrees, away from sunlight and strong odors, which chocolate absorbs readily. Refrigeration is a last resort in hot weather, since it can leave a pale bloom on the surface that is harmless but dulls the shine and the snap. Stored properly, dark chocolate holds its flavor longer than milk chocolate.