NetherlandsIndustrial
Tony's Chocolonely
Dutch industrial chocolate producer famous for its mission-driven sourcing and chunky, unevenly partitioned bars with bold European flavor profiles.
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3.0 ★
Dutch industrial chocolate producer famous for its mission-driven sourcing and chunky, unevenly partitioned bars with bold European flavor profiles.
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Based in the Netherlands, Tony's Chocolonely stands as a prominent industrial chocolate maker with a vocal mission to reform the global cocoa industry. Founded in 2005, the brand is recognizable by its vibrant, circus-themed aesthetic and thick, oversized bars. While it operates on a global scale rather than as a small batch artisan, its identity is deeply rooted in transparency and activism, challenging the traditional structures of the West African cocoa trade.
The sensory experience of this chocolate is defined by its substantial texture and classic European profile. The bars are intentionally molded into unequal pieces to represent the uneven distribution of profits in the chocolate industry. On the palate, the chocolate offers a creamy, smooth melt with a focus on comforting, nostalgic flavors. It prioritizes a velvety mouthfeel and bold, accessible sweetness over the high acid or floral notes often found in micro batch craft bars.
Sourcing is the cornerstone of the brand philosophy. The producer utilizes multiple tiers of certification and makes specific direct trade claims to ensure higher pay for farmers in West Africa. By maintaining long term relationships with cooperatives and focusing on traceability in their supply chain, they aim to address systemic issues in cocoa farming. Their approach combines industrial production capabilities with a rigorous ethical framework.
Tony's Chocolonely is a chocolate maker based in Netherlands.
Tony's Chocolonely is classified as a Industrial chocolate maker on Chof.
Chof currently lists 18 chocolate bars from Tony's Chocolonely, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
On average, Tony's Chocolonely bars are rated 3.0 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by quality (origin transparency, ingredients, certifications, awards).
Tony's Chocolonely works with cacao from Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, with each origin equally represented across the bars currently on Chof.
Tony's Chocolonely sells directly through their website at https://tonyschocolonely.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Tony's Chocolonely, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
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