United StatesBean-to-Bar
Fresco
Fresco is a US-based bean-to-bar chocolate maker that focuses on small-batch production using organic ingredients.
About
Fresco
Fresco is a US chocolate maker specializing in bean-to-bar production. The company focuses on creating small-batch chocolate fresh from the bean.
The production process at Fresco involves refining in a melanger, which utilizes stone grinding to process the cocoa. The maker also discloses that roasting and conching are part of their process.
Fresco maintains its production standards through the use of organic certification. The maker provides further information regarding their processes on their website.
Shops that carry Fresco
3 shops on Chof carry Fresco. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
Order online
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesFresco at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countriesFresco at Bar & Cocoa Order on barandcocoa.com
- Chocolate Collective CanadaOnline shop in Canada · ships within CanadaFresco at Chocolate Collective Canada Order on chocolatecollective.ca
6 bars on Chof
Bars by Fresco
Fresco
Ghana 70% Dark Roast
70%darkGhana
1 award
Fresco
Ghana 70% Light Roast
70%darkGhana
Fresco
Madagascar 70% Medium Roast
70%darkMadagascar
2 awards
Fresco
Madagascar 74% Light Roast
74%darkMadagascar
3 awards
Fresco
Öko Caribe Dominican Republic 72% Light Roast
72%darkDominican Republic
1 award
Fresco
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast
70%darkGuatemala
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Fresco bars with awards
8 award results for 5 bars, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
Origins Fresco works with
Other makers from the United States
3 makers
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Frequently Asked
About Fresco
Which country is Fresco chocolate from?
Fresco is a chocolate maker based in the United States.
What kind of chocolate maker is Fresco?
Fresco is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many Fresco bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 6 chocolate bars from Fresco, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Fresco won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 8 award results for 5 Fresco bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2025: Academy of Chocolate Gold 2025 for Ghana 70% Dark Roast.
Which cocoa origins does Fresco use most?
Fresco draws most often from Ghana and Madagascar (2 bars each). Less frequently: Dominican Republic and Guatemala.
Where can I buy Fresco chocolate?
Fresco sells directly through their website at https://frescochocolate.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Fresco, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Fresco?
Visit Fresco directly at https://frescochocolate.com, or browse every Fresco bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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