Dunn Family Chocolates

History

We are a family owned and operated specialty chocolate company in Oakland, California manufacturing chocolate confections of the highest quality. Each one of our products is crafted by hand at every step of our process with premium, ethically sourced ingredients and all our love. Our name honors the celebrated cacao-growing region in northern Venezuela, where cacao has been continuously grown for centuries. 100% of our cacao is sourced from this region and is of single bean origin, which means it is unblended so that you can experience the pure, rich and unique flavor of Barlovento's chocolate unadulterated. We buy all our cacao from Venezuelan cooperatives who believe in sustainability and responsible land management and who train local growers to harvest, ferment, and sell their cacao so that it can fetch a price above market rate. We believe that when the growers' quality of life is elevated, so is the quality of their exceptional cacao.

Specialties

At Barlovento Chocolates, we believe that quality comes from ethically sourced ingredients combined with lots of care and attention. Our cacao is derived from the same place we got our name: Barlovento, the northern region of Venezuela. Proudly situated in the Bay Area, we source many of our ingredients from local farmers and markets, including our nuts and fruits. Along with our wonderful chocolate confections, we also specialize in product customization, and we'll gladly work with you to bring your chocolatey vision to life. So if you find yourself craving a sweet, hand-crafted treat, look no further than Barlovento Chocolates.