Where is Virunga Origins based?

Virunga Origins is a chocolate maker based in Belgium.

What kind of chocolate maker is Virunga Origins?

Virunga Origins is classified as a Bean-to-Bar chocolate maker on Chof.

How many Virunga Origins bars are listed on Chof?

Chof currently lists 5 chocolate bars from Virunga Origins, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.

Which cocoa origins does Virunga Origins use?

Virunga Origins sources cacao exclusively from DR Congo across the bars currently on Chof.

Where can I buy Virunga Origins chocolate?

Virunga Origins sells directly through their website at https://virunga.org. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Virunga Origins, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.

Where can I learn more about Virunga Origins?

Visit Virunga Origins directly at https://virunga.org, or browse every Virunga Origins bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.

Virunga Origins Chocolate Maker from Belgium

Virunga Origins operates as a bean-to-bar chocolate maker with a mission tied to the conservation of the Virunga National Park. The park, situated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, serves as one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet and remains a critical habitat for endangered mountain gorillas.

The production process focuses on controlling the transformation of cocoa from the raw bean to the finished bar. By managing the manufacturing cycle, the maker seeks to translate the specific agricultural conditions of the region into the final bars. This approach allows the characteristics of the local cacao to remain a focal point of the finished product.

Sourcing practices at Virunga Origins are built upon direct trade principles, establishing a path between the producer and the farming communities. The brand also maintains an organic certification tier for its products. These standards are intended to support the economic stability of the communities surrounding the national park while adhering to agricultural practices that align with environmental conservation efforts.