Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Chocolat Madagascar is a premium bean-to-bar chocolate producer based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, known globally for crafting award-winning fine chocolates from single-origin Madagascan cocoa. The company is part of the family-owned Chocolaterie Robert group, established in 1940, and it has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable luxury chocolate, combining ethical sourcing, ecological stewardship, and world-class flavor profiles.

Core Business

Chocolat Madagascar operates as a vertically integrated chocolate manufacturer and exporter, transforming fresh, locally harvested Madagascan cocoa beans into gourmet chocolate bars and ingredients. By maintaining full control from cocoa cultivation through to final packaging, the company guarantees quality, traceability, and freshness—preserving the terroir and flavor complexity of its Madagascan cacao.

Product and Service Offerings

Chocolat Madagascar offers an extensive portfolio of both retail and industrial products across three main categories:

• Fine Chocolate Bars:

  • Vegan Fine Chocolate Bars – Dairy-free bars crafted from pure cocoa and cane sugar
  • Grand Cru Fine Chocolate Bars – Single-origin dark chocolate bars with varying cacao percentages
  • Single Plantation Chocolate Bars – Traceable to specific plantations within Madagascar
  • Single Farm / Single Terroir Chocolate – Ultra-traceable bars with unique flavor notes
  • 'Raw' or Unroasted Cacao Chocolate – Processed at lower temperatures to retain natural antioxidants

• Chocolate Ingredients:

  • Fine Natural Cocoa Butter and Organic Cocoa Butter
  • Roasted Cocoa Nibs (Natural and Organic)
  • Cacao Powder (Natural and Organic)

• Chocolate Confections:

  • Roasted Cocoa Beans Enrobed in Dark Chocolate – A delicacy offering crunch and rich cocoa aroma

These products are distributed to gourmet retailers, chocolatiers, chefs, and private label clients globally.

Specialization and USP

Chocolat Madagascar sets itself apart through its rare and valuable origin status:

• Single-origin Madagascar cacao, known for its fruity and citrusy flavor profile
• One of the few global producers to offer fine chocolate made entirely at the origin
• Maintains control from bean to bar including fermentation, roasting, and conching processes
• Operates under direct trade principles, ensuring ethical sourcing and better returns for cocoa farmers
• 100% solar-powered manufacturing at its production facilities in Madagascar
• Packaging made from sustainably sourced materials, in line with environmental goals

The company’s “made-at-origin” model supports Madagascar’s economy through skilled job creation and knowledge transfer.

Financial and Shipment Insights

As a privately held enterprise, financials are not publicly disclosed, but export and market data indicate:

• Export destinations include Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East
• Products available in over 30 countries through gourmet distributors and retailers
• Recognized as a top origin chocolate brand in chocolate competitions and gourmet circles
• Logistics operations based in Antananarivo, with partnerships in France and the UK for B2B and e-commerce fulfillment

Target Market

Chocolat Madagascar targets discerning buyers in:

• Gourmet food retail
• Specialty chocolate boutiques
• Hotels and fine dining establishments
• Ethical and sustainable food distribution channels
• Private label and luxury gift markets

Capabilities

• Bean-to-bar production at origin for complete supply chain control
• R&D capacity for custom chocolate formulations
• Wholesale and private label packaging services
• Organic and vegan-certified production capabilities
• Cold chain export logistics for temperature-sensitive products

Certifications and Compliance

Chocolat Madagascar complies with high international quality standards:

• ISO 22000 food safety management certified
• USDA Organic and EU Organic Certifications
• Fair Trade and Direct Trade partnerships with smallholder farmers
• Member of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA)
• Winner of multiple Academy of Chocolate Awards and Great Taste Awards

All products meet stringent standards for purity, traceability, and compliance with international market entry regulations.

Customer Testimonials

“Chocolat Madagascar offers a vibrant, fruity cacao experience unmatched by any other origin. It’s a staple in our bean-to-bar collection.”
— Artisan Chocolate Retailer, London

“The balance and complexity of their 100% cacao bar is extraordinary. It truly speaks of Madagascar’s unique terroir.”
— Chocolate Sommelier, France

Major Achievements

• Over 50 international awards including from the Academy of Chocolate (UK), Great Taste Awards, and Salon du Chocolat Paris
• Developed a full range of vegan and organic chocolate bars
• Operates one of Africa’s most sustainable chocolate factories, powered by solar energy
• Recognized globally as a pioneer in origin-made chocolate movement
• Supported over 2,500 Madagascan cocoa farming families through direct trade

Chocolat Madagascar continues to lead the origin chocolate revolution, showcasing the potential of Madagascar’s fine cocoa and setting the standard for ethical, sustainable, and premium chocolate production from farm to bar.