Our certifications
Because we care about people and the environment, we work according to the strictest guidelines along the entire fairafric supply chain. We are certified organic and have been successfully audited by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
As customers, we have a choice every day. Every day we can choose fairness in the supply chain anew. At fairafric, we have nothing to hide and are always available to answer your questions.
Around 1/3 of total global cocoa production is certified by a sustainability label. Nevertheless, child labor, rainforest deforestation and a life below the poverty line remain major challenges in West Africa, which even well-known certifications have not been able to solve.
Certifications offer no guarantees — that’s why we go one step further.
The majority of chocolate produced today, including certified chocolate, is made with cocoa beans that pass through many hands before arriving at the factory of the manufacturing company. It is often only possible to say with certainty which country the beans came from.
Working only with organically produced cocoa beans means that we know at all times who has grown and harvested the beans: This is an existential part of the certification. fairafric works with farmers from the Yayra Glover initiative, who we know have received a fair wage and the best possible training in sustainable farming. The quality of the cocoa we inspect after each harvest is outstanding.
Our seals & memberships
Proudly Made in Africa
Die Organisation "Proudly Made in Africa" fördert die Produktion von in Afrika hergestellten Produkten.
Our milestones
After a successful first crowdfunding campaign, the first chocolates were produced in Ghana and shipped to Germany.
Launch of six more varieties, organic certification and winning the "Next Organic Startup Award".
16% reduction in CO2 emissions per chocolate bar.
fairafric becomes climate neutral and offsets the amount of CO2 produced with natureOffice.
Winner of the "Lammsbräu Sustainability Award 2019".
With Weinrich, we gain a strategic investor who supports us with money and know-how in setting up the new factory in Ghana.
Premiere of the documentary film "Decolonize Chocolate".
Construction and completion of the solar-powered factory in rural Suhum, Ghana - in the middle of the pandemic.
By the end of 2020, over 60 direct jobs had already been created.
Premiere of the second documentary film "Decolonize Chocolate 2".
Winner of the Ghana Cocoa Award in the categories "Outstanding Contribution of the Year" & "Value Addition company of the Year".
Managing Director Ghana, Michael wins the "40 under 40" Award Ghana in the category "Manufacturing".
Winner of the "Great Taste Award" (The Guild of Fine Foods) for the two varieties "70% Dark Chocolate & Cocoa Chips" and "80% Dark Chocolate".
Nomination for the German Sustainability Award 2022.
Opening of the office building in Ghana and establishment of our own warehouse location in Bremen.
