Meet the Founders
Chocolate as we know it today is industrially processed, contains refined sugars, e numbers, and many other nasty ingredients, making it nutritionally poor.
Harry and Mandi started Before Chocolate in 2019 with a simple mission; to take chocolate back to its origins, to a time before it was spoilt by countless artificial additives and chemicals and to bring you all the goodness and flavour of pure cacao.
Their passion for the superfood Cacao is at the heart of Before Chocolate. "It wasn’t until we started working closely with some of the world’s best producers of cacao that our eyes were opened to how chocolate really should be enjoyed– as close to its natural state as possible." Mandi
All products within their chocolate and hot chocolate range are made from the highest quality, ethically and sustainably sourced single-origin cacao. Harry, a leading EU organic superfood importer started sourcing cacao from South America in 2008 when he created consumer brands; Sevenhills Wholefoods, Green Origins, and Rainforest Foods. Having worked with everyone from artisanal chocolatiers to major high street brands he knows a thing or two about cacao!
Mandi, discovered her love for cacao and its numerous health benefits whilst working alongside Harry. As a mother of two finding healthier chocolate treats made from natural and minimal ingredients always proved challenging, prompting her decision to launch her own cacao based chocolate venture. Combining Harry’s experience with cacao growers and Mandi’s passion for purer chocolate products the brand was launched.
We can't wait for you to join us on the journey to rediscover chocolate.
Harry and Mandi.