Teun van de Keuken’s unconventional journey began with a bold act of activism. Frustrated by the prevalence of child labor in the chocolate industry, he attempted to incriminate himself in 2005.
When his attempt to land in jail failed, he pivoted to a more impactful approach: creating a chocolate brand committed to ethical sourcing and fair labor practices.
A Chocolate Brand with a Mission
Tony’s Chocolonely emerged as a beacon of ethical consumption, challenging the status quo of the chocolate industry.
By paying West African cocoa farmers a living income and sourcing beans from sustainable sources, the brand set out to combat child labor and deforestation.
From Netherlands to Worldwide Recognition
What started as a local endeavor in the Netherlands has blossomed into a global phenomenon.
Tony’s Chocolonely has garnered widespread acclaim for its commitment to making “100% slave-free chocolate” the standard.
Its products are now available in major US retailers, signaling a shift towards conscious consumerism on a global scale.
