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Chocolatier whips up vegan treats

The raw dark chocolate provided is rich and creamy as well as organic and fairtrade.

The raw dark chocolate provided is rich and creamy as well as organic and fairtrade

As winter rolls around, it can be tricky for many people to find delicious seasonal treats as so many foods don’t comply with vegan dietary or ethical requirements. But one chocolatier in Llandaf has found the perfect range of products for this market – organic, fairtrade, vegan raw chocolate blends.

 Jaques Cöp studied environmental science in Amsterdam where he found work as an ecologist. After moving to Wales, he now makes his living as a full-time chocolatier by founding Coco Caravan. But how can he guarantee his products are ethically sourced?

“I work with top-quality ingredients and trusted importers and wholesalers. You have to trust accreditation and certification” Cöp told us. “I focus less on selling my chocolate and more on quality. I love my products. Raw chocolate is that little bit creamier.”

 

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