Valentine’s Day is a time to show a little extra love—not just to your special someones but to the planet and the people who make our chocolate dreams come true. That’s why we’ve curated a list of chocolate bars that don’t just taste amazing but also support sustainable and fair trade practices. From creamy milk chocolate to bold dark varieties, these treats prove you can indulge responsibly while spreading a little sweetness to the world.
Theo | Salted Toffee Bar
For that friend who says, “I’m not really into sweets,” but always sneaks a bite of your dessert.
The Bar | The chocolate is 55% dark chocolate and is layered with hints of prune, banana, and cinnamon. A buttery toffee crunch and a perfect pinch of sea salt tie it all together.
Theo works directly with farmers to ensure fair wages, supports environmental stewardship, and produce delicious, ethically sourced chocolate.
Endangered Species | Cherries Bar
For the one who leaves you sweet notes but also keeps you on your toes.
The Bar | This rich dark chocolate bar is brightened by tart, juicy cherries, delivering a delightful tango of sweet and sour with every bite.
Endangered Species stands out for its mission to create high-quality, ethically sourced chocolate while supporting wildlife conservation efforts.
Equal Exchange | Coconut Milk Bar
For your crush who doesn’t do dairy, but does do chocolate.
The Bar | This creamy bar gets its lusciousness from coconut milk and coconut sugar, swirling with toasty caramel and tropical coconut flavors.
Equal Exchange is an employee-owned cooperative that prioritizes fair trade and direct partnerships with small-scale farmers.
Divine | Seriously Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar
For the hopeless romantic in your life who swoons for candlelit dinners and love songs.
The Bar | This chocolate bar is made with Fairtrade-certified cocoa, it melts in your mouth with a velvety texture and a perfectly balanced sweetness.
Divine is co-owned by cocoa farmers, ensuring high-quality, ethically sourced chocolate that supports sustainable agriculture practices.
Tony's | Raspberry Popping Candy Bar
For your fun-loving honey who is always stealing the spotlight at Karaoke
The Bar | This bar blends creamy white chocolate with tangy raspberry bits and added a surprise burst of popping candy for an explosion of flavor and fun.
Tony’s produces and advocates for 100% slave-free chocolate, ensuring fair wages and ethical practices throughout its supply chain.
Lily's | Salty Almond Dark Chocolate Style Bar
For your health-conscious buddy who is committed to getting a big pump at the gym
The Bar | Dark, salty, and deliciously nutty, this extra-dark chocolate bar with salted almonds hits all the right notes.
Lily’s stands out for offering sustainable fair-trade chocolate sweetened with natural ingredients like stevia, making it an alternative for those with dietary restrictions.
Taza | Vanilla Discs
For the adventurer in your life who dreams of sandy beaches, new experiences, and sunsets by the sea.
The Bar | This bar features stone-ground, organic Mexican-style dark chocolate. The unique gritty texture is infused with fragrant vanilla bean and has bold cocoa flavor.
Taza is dedicated to producing organic, stone-ground chocolate while working directly with cacao farmers to maintain ethical sourcing.
San Jose | Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs Bar
For the intellectual who sips espresso and reads poetry in their spare time.
The Bar | The 80% dark chocolate base is studded with crunchy cocoa nibs for great crunch and deep robust flavor.
San Jose Chocolate focuses on crafting quality chocolate while working directly with farmers to ensure fair compensation and promote environmental responsibility.