Meurisse Chocolate Tablet | Uganda Extra Intense Dark Chocolate 80%

Our great-great-great-grandfather, patissier A. Meurisse, was a pioneer. He founded the first Belgian chocolate factory in 1845 in Antwerp, when chocolate was still a rare delicacy. Meurisse was awarded several degrees of honor at the Exposition International d’Anvers at the end of the 19th century and the World Expo in Brussels at the beginning of the 20th century. Meurisse is the oldest Belgian chocolate and has always put progress at the core of its endeavors.

Meurisse created many famous chocolate brands before the First World War, which were immensely popular throughout the 20th century. Many of us still remember the first chocolate bar in Belgium launched in 1904. Others indulged endlessly in fondant chocolate with praline filling, invented in 1954.

Today, six generations down the line, we are bringing back the eponymous Meurisse brand, concerning its rich heritage, simultaneously embracing the future in line with Meurisse’s progressive and innovative DNA.

At Meurisse, the decision to produce only organic chocolate was rooted in a commitment to quality and sustainability. Organic chocolate is not just about avoiding synthetic chemicals and pesticides; it's about embracing a holistic approach to farming and production. Organic farming practices promote healthier soil, biodiversity, and water conservation. By sourcing our ingredients from organic farms, we support farmers who prioritize ethical and sustainable practices, contributing to the overall health of ecosystems and rural communities.

Although farmers are responsible for most global food production (as much as 70%!), they often do not earn a decent income. The cause is the functioning of international trade, more specifically, the power relations between large companies and networks of producers and the unequal distribution of wealth along the value chain.

Fairtrade standards aim to rectify these disparities by ensuring fair compensation for farmers and workers, enabling them to improve their living conditions and invest in their communities.

Moreover, Fairtrade certification promotes environmentally sustainable practices. It encourages responsible farming methods that protect fragile ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, and reduce the use of harmful chemicals.

Fairtrade cocoa farmers are paid a Fairtrade Minimum Price for their goods, which safeguards them when market prices drop. A higher Minimum Price also incentivizes organic production.