The Original Cocoa Traders has been awarded four Diamond Product Sustainability Awards, celebrating their exceptional flavour and minimal environmental impact for four standout products:

• Ship To Wreck 70% Cocoa Chocolate Flakes – 40g Compostable Packet
  
• Taming The Jackalope 43% Cocoa Drinking Chocolate – 40g Compostable Packet
  
• Unicorn Tears 50% Cocoa Drinking Chocolate – 40g Compostable Packet
  
• Shadow Tiger 63% Cocoa Drinking Chocolate – 40g Compostable Packet
  

These four products were awarded for their certified organic and Fairtrade cocoa and sugar, sourced directly from chemical-free, regenerative farms that protect biodiversity and support farming families. Particular recognition was given to the 40g home-compostable packets, which completely break down within weeks, reducing reliance on single-use plastics and setting a new benchmark for sustainable packaging in the chocolate beverage industry.

“These products are commended for their certified organic and Fairtrade cocoa and sugar, sourced from chemical-free, regenerative farms that protect biodiversity and support farming families.

The 40g compostable packets decompose within weeks and reduce reliance on single-use plastics. By combining sustainable sourcing with circular packaging solutions, these products have been positioned as examples of sustainable innovation in the chocolate beverage industry, proving that premium taste and environmental responsibility can coexist.

The rich chocolatey taste and velvety texture really sets these drinking chocolates apart.”

– Anna Chatburn, Founder, Sustainability Award

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the winning products

The Original Cocoa Traders (TOCT) has set the winning products apart through a combination of sustainable sourcing, environmentally conscious packaging, and uncompromising quality.

Each blend uses only certified organic and Fairtrade ingredients, including cocoa grown on regenerative, shade-grown farms in Peru. These traditional methods protect rainforest ecosystems and support long-term biodiversity. By sourcing directly and paying Fairtrade premiums, the company also ensures stable livelihoods for farming families and helps fund education and community projects.

The compostable packaging represents a major step forward for sustainability in the chocolate beverage industry. These small-format 40g packets are designed to fully break down within weeks in home compost systems, helping to prevent plastic waste and reduce ocean-bound pollution.

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Each TOCT drinking chocolate blend is made with certified organic and Fairtrade ingredients, including cocoa from the Tocache province in Peru’s San Martín region. 

Tocache is a town that was once a centre of coca production and has transformed itself into a community built on sustainable cocoa farming. Families now grow cocoa in regenerative, shade-grown plots that protect rainforest ecosystems and encourage biodiversity.

By sourcing directly and paying Fairtrade premiums, TOCT helps support this transition, ensuring that farming families have stable and fair wages.

Helena Peda, The Original Cocoa Traders

Premium Taste with Purpose

While the awards focus on sustainability, an important part of the judging process is also recognising high quality choices in each category. The drinking chocolates themselves certainly deliver on exceptional taste and quality. Each blend is carefully crafted to create a rich, indulgent flavour and silky-smooth texture that elevates every cup.

These four award-winning products prove that it is possible to enjoy a premium chocolate experience while making a positive impact on people and the planet one delicious sip at a time.

Discover the Original Cocoa Trader’s range of sustainable drinking chocolates.