Exhibitors
At the Schoggifestival, companies, organizations, research institutes, and NGOs that impress us with their social and environmental responsibility present their products, business models, and projects.
At the Schoggifestival ehrundredlich, we support to our best knowledge and conscience those companies that convince us with their social and ecological responsibility, but also with their products: social entrepreneurs, bean-to-bar companies, direct trade organisations, but also start-ups that attach great importance to the authentic character of their chocolate, pioneers in empowerment and trading companies that economically combine social and ecological values and build sustainable supply chains for chocolate – an honest generation of cocoa and chocolate companies.
The NGOs and the research that belong to this area with critical and innovative ideas are also welcome.
Participating in the Schoggimarkt 2025:
CHOCOLATS DU MONDE
Chocolats du Monde believes that the uniqueness of chocolate is a fine blend of terroir, cocoa and craftsmanship. When selecting bean-to-bar chocolate, they are guided by three carefully selected criteria: Higher and stable pay for cocoa farmers, sustainable farming systems that respect the land, and unique flavours.
CRU RICHE
CRU RICHE, founded in Rheinfelden in 2012, is the result of a collaboration between the Swiss chocolate producer Felchlin and the Ghanaian organic cocoa supplier Yayra Glover. Eveline Räz-Rey, founding member and former president of the Yayra Glover association, is passionately committed to creating new prospects for cocoa farmers in Ghana. Today, she runs the CRU RICHE brand, which stands for fine organic chocolate and fair support for the cocoa community.
ECUACAO
Ecuacao is a Swiss company specialising in direct trade with cocoa farmers in the province of El Oro in Ecuador. Its aim is to source high-quality ‘Nacional Arriba’ cocoa beans and offer them to chocolatiers worldwide. Ecuacao emphasises sustainable and ethical business practices, environmentally friendly production and a fair partnership with cocoa farmers to improve their quality of life.
CHOCOLADEN
Karl Johannes Rechsteiner also works with cocoa from Yayra Glover and CRU RICHE at Chocoladen in Signau i.E.. His small manufactory is dedicated to the history of chocolate and works with historical recipes, for example. As a storyteller and specialist in Swiss colonial history, he is also involved in Cooperaxion.org, a Bernese foundation that organises guided tours of the city on colonial involvement. Including chocolate, perhaps the most important local colonial product.
ASANTE CHOCOLATES
Asante Chocolates delights with handmade chocolate bars made from natural organic products, produced in Zurich. What began as the passion of a young chocolatier has developed into a small family-run manufactory. Asante Chocolates stands for innovative creations that are made by hand with great attention to detail.
BILLY BUGGA
Billy Bugga combines chocolate and art in a unique way. With their limited-edition ‘Lovable - First Collection’, they combine handmade chocolates with the creative works of artist Sabeth Holland. Each praline is a true work of art that not only delights the eye but also the palate.
GARÇOA
The bean-to-bar pioneer in Switzerland seeks out wonderful organic cocoa from fair and transparent value chains. In their women-run manufactory in Zurich, Garçoa processes the cocoa themselves from the bean to the finished bar, creating a chocolate full of character that lets you experience the cocoa, the variety and the terroir. They make their chocolate from just two ingredients (organic cocoa and organic raw cane sugar) and deliberately avoid adding cocoa butter. Pure chocolate pleasure!
KUERZI KAKAO
Creating special and creative flavour experiences is their passion. Kürzi Kakao is an exclusive chocolate manufacturer in Schindellegi and produces chocolate - from the beans to the bar. All ingredients meet the highest quality and ethical standards.
LAFLOR
They value sustainable and transparent chocolate production with a focus on the flavour of the individual bean and its origin. It is important to them that they support small producers.
TAUCHERLI
Taucherli chocolate: artisan precision meets ethical values. Each cocoa bean is individually adapted to develop its full flavour potential. The company is characterized by close cooperation with fair trade cooperatives and transparent production conditions. Quality and sustainability in every bar.
BIOKO TREATS
Bioko Treats combines artisanal precision with Ghanaian tradition. Each praline and bar is carefully made from local cocoa beans in Accra to bring out their full flavour potential. Bioko Treats is characterised by innovative combinations with local ingredients such as cassava, maize and peanuts. Close cooperation with local cocoa farmers and transparent production conditions emphasise the commitment to quality and sustainability.
CLARO FAIR TRADE
Since 1977, claro fair trade has favoured fair farming methods and strengthened local communities in cocoa producing countries. Its chocolates combine high-quality ingredients such as organic cocoa from El Ceibo (Bolivia) and whole cane sugar from the Philippines, refined by traditional conching in Switzerland. The aim is to make chocolate production fairer and more sustainable, both for the small farmers' co-operative and for the environment. The support and commitment of claro fair trade for Fairafric, which offers chocolate produced 100% in Ghana, should be emphasised in particular.
CRIOLLO QUETZAL
The chocolate experts at CriolloQuetzal travel the world in search of the best tree-to-bar and bean-to-bar chocolate, made locally in the cocoa-producing countries by the best local chocolatiers.
NALA Chocolatière
Chocolate bars and pralines with unique flavours deserve to be handled with care. We take a close look at where our ingredients come from. We use almost exclusively the unique Bolivian wild cocoa from the Baures region. Our supplier works directly with the Chima people who collect the cocoa. The Nala wooden boxes made of Swiss ash wood are produced in a workshop with protected workplaces.
INSULE
SONQO
Sonqo means heart in Quechua: an open heart receives wisdom. Connected through wisdom, we are able to move mountains and realize visions - just as the Incas once created wonders of the world. SONQO's Pachamama Cacao made from 100% Chuncho is of the best ceremonial grade quality. All profits flow back into the jungle and into the Syntropic Jungle Care projects.
GEBRÜDER GRIMM SCHOKOLADE
Grimm chocolate: fairytale chocolate from the bean to the bar. The brothers Marc and Steve Grimm, inspired by childhood memories of their grandmother and the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, produce chocolate in their factory in Lüscherz. They offer two lines: ‘The Fairytale Chocolate’ and the ‘Bean to Bar Line’.
TREEGETHER
At the center of this unique chocolate is the desire to give meaning to the work of cocoa farming and to provide our farmers with personal and direct recognition. By sponsoring cocoa trees, Treegether establishes a direct trading relationship that benefits the cocoa farmers. The result is not only a chocolate with exceptional flavour, but also a chocolate that makes sense because you know the men and women who harvested the cocoa for it.
PUBLIC EYE
Public Eye takes action where business and politics jeopardise human rights. With courageous research, sharp analyses and strong campaigns, the organisation campaigns for a Switzerland that acts responsibly worldwide. The Public Eye regional group for Central Switzerland will be present at the Schoggifestival.
QUIMBAYA
Quimbaya is a socially committed company that brings first-class bean-to-bar chocolate to Switzerland. All production and value creation takes place in the area of origin of the cocoa tree in order to support Colombian smallholder families and young local entrepreneurs. The ecological packaging made from sugar cane fibres represents the cultural diversity and biodiversity of the country. A pleasure that does good.
SAM SCHOGGI
SAM Schoggi is the first socially produced bean-to-bar chocolate in Switzerland. At the Ancora-Meilestei Foundation's factory in Wetzikon, we offer people with support needs professional integration. With unique roasting profiles, high-quality ingredients and no additives, we combine indulgence with social commitment. Organic. Fair. Social.
OIKOCREDIT
As a social investor, the international cooperative Oikocredit has been financing partner organizations and social enterprises in the Global South for over 45 years. Its non-profit work is based on ecumenical values such as environmental protection, justice and peace. Investment areas include inclusive finance, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and strengthening local communities. Oikocredit grants fixed-interest loans and invests equity in partner organizations. In this way, Oikocredit reaches low-income people in Africa, Asia and Latin America, enabling them to improve their living conditions in a sustainable way.
NOTES DE FEVE
Adapting the chocolate to the bean: That is the motto of our chocolaterie Bean to Bar. The cocoa changes with each harvest, depending on the weather and fermentation. At Notes de fève, the roasting, recipe and conching are adapted to the new harvest in order to get the best out of each bean. This is how our chocolate evolves from one year to the next. Our aim is to offer you a delicious chocolate that enhances the bean. And whoever says quality must also say ethics! We work with co-operatives and small cocoa plantations. The payment of the farmers and the size of the farms are stated transparently on our website.
RAINFOREST CHOCOLATE BY KOEFOED
Handmade bean to bar / tree to bar chocolate made from wild cocoa beans straight from the rainforest: We love chocolate, we love people and nature. The turtle in our logo is the national animal of Fiji and - just like the rainforest - must be protected. Our main farm is in Fiji, where we also live part of the time. We plant, harvest, ferment and dry directly in Fiji, together with our farmers. We also support small farms in Peru, Mexico, Guatemala and Venezuela. We try to show that it is possible to produce exclusive chocolate without exploiting nature or people. All the farms we work with carry the Pono Cocoa certificate (guaranteed no child labour)
GARNACHÈ – Streetfood with style
Genuine Mexican street food, homemade, hearty and with flow. Chilaquiles, enmoladas, tamalitos and snacks with soul - no menu, just pure cravings. Exclusively at the festival: Dishes with cacao and lots of AMOR!
Partner organizations:
The following have participated at the Schoggifestival: Garçoa, Kürzi Kakao, laflor, Taucherli, Chocolat bamert, Quimbaya, Chocolats du Monde, Fairafric, Billy&Bugga, Criollo Quetzal, UP Development, Public Eye, Claro, Gebana, Schoggibar, Original Beans, Treegether, just Be, ZHAW, Koa, Nala Chocolate, Kakaoplattform, Orfève, Choba Choba, Amada Selva, Cacao de Corazòn, Caboz Action, Sweety Cakes, SMG, Mior Chocolate, ETH Zürich, Greenpeace, Isule Coffee, Idilio Origins, SONQO, Kanti Baden, Notes de fève, EOS, Rio Napo by Original Food, carrack, AMARRÚ by Pronatec, Oiko Credit, Rainforest Chocolate by KOEFOED,