Óbolo

Óbolo Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Chile founded by American Mark Gerrits, which is known for its sustainable practices and direct relationships with cacao farmers. Gerrits, who is originally from the United States, founded the company in 2013 after working with cacao communities in Ecuador and is committed to making high-quality, ethical chocolate in Chile using cacao beans sourced from the Pangoa Cooperative in Peru. The company is recognized as the first bean-to-bar maker in Chile and has been awarded B-Corporation status for its commitment to social and environmental standards.