Chocolate from the Heart of Congo

Located in Mutwanga, in the northern sector of Virunga National Park, Virunga Origins chocolate factory transforms high-quality cocoa beans at the source into delicious chocolate, working with smallholder farmers and processing the beans at its two dedicated sorting stations— one in Mutwanga and the other in the region of Beni.

EXPLORE CONGO'S FIRST CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Explore the DRC’s first chocolate factory and follow the journey of transforming cocoa beans into chocolate bars.

Sustainably Sourced, Handcrafted at the Origin

  • Virunga National Park Cocoa Farmer

    ethical sourcing

  • Virunga Origins Chocolate Staff

    locally crafted

  • A girl eating Virunga chocolate

    from congo to you

Meet Our Farmers

  • Cocoa Farmer Elaine
    "The money I earn from selling my cocoa to Virunga Origins enables me to pay for my family's medical expenses."
    Elaine, Cocoa Farmer
  • Jean Bosco Cocoa Farmer
    "The money I earn from selling my cocoa to Virunga Origins was helping me to pay school fees for my children."
    Jean-Bosco
  • Cocoa Farmer Jumaini
    "The money I earn from selling my cocoa to Virunga Origins has enabled me to build a beautiful house and pay my daughter's school fees."
    Jumaini

Our Chocolate Range

  • Limited edition chocolate gorilla 63% dark chocolate - Virunga centennial

    CHOCOLATE GORILLA

  • Vegan chocolate gift set - 5 organic dark chocolate bars from Virunga Origins Congo

    CHOCOLATE BARS

  • Organic cocoa nibs superfood - roasted Congo cacao nibs from Virunga

    COCOA NIBS

  • COCOA MASS

    COCOA MASS

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