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We began a long time ago, in 1878 in fact, with Silviano Venchi, a 20-year-old from Turin who loved chocolate so much he spent all his savings on two bronze cauldrons and began to experiment, first in his apartment, then in a small place on Via degli Artisti in Borgo Vaniglia, Turin. These experiments were so successful that after some years came Nougatine, a sweet with Piedmont hazelnuts, chopped, caramelised and coated in extra-dark chocolate (we recommend rereading this history while sampling some) and Venchi Spa, “the most elegant chocolate shop in Piedmont” named among other things “Purveyor to the Royal Household”. Today, there is no longer the royal coat of arms on the packaging, but the passion, meticulous care and courage to experiment remain. And so it was that all of our imaginatively named chocolates were created: our Chocaviar, Truffles, Gianduiotti, Cremini, bars, Suprema spread, Gelato and Gourmet eggs. All delicious, healthy, natural, made with the best ingredients and the best intentions: to look on the bright side and to live a long happy life that, if nothing else, is a little bit sweeter. With 140 years of history, today we have international recognition: with more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavours, we’re found in more than 70 countries in key cities like London, Hong Kong, Dubai and New York with the biggest chocolate waterfall of all time. On this journey towards international expansion, in 2019 we reached 100 million euros of turnover and we landed in Berlin, Shanghai and Tokyo in the name of beauty, joy and conviviality, transforming “Made in Italy” into “Experienced like in Italy” and exceeding 120 shops worldwide!

WHY WORK FOR TAZA? WE ARE ON A MISSION! Our mission at Taza Chocolate is to make and share stone ground chocolate that is seriously good and fair for all. In our Somerville factory, we make stone ground, organic chocolate. We want our cacao's complex flavors to shout loud and proud. That is why we stone grind cacao beans into minimally processed chocolate with bold flavor and texture, unlike anything you have ever tasted. Chocolate is important, but where would we be without the team who make & share our delicious products? We are committed to treating our employees fairly and respectfully, teaching them about their jobs and the products that they make and sell, and to always be improving our processes, policies and products! We are looking for some passionate, interested people to join our team and help us to make and sell our unique products to our loyal customers. We are looking to hire immediately. We have openings available! Come visit our Careers page at https://www.tazachocolate.com/pages/careers ~~~~~ Taza Chocolate is a small bean-to-bar chocolate maker, and the first US producer of 100% stone ground, organic chocolate. We roast, winnow, grind, temper, and mold our chocolate by hand, using organic, sustainable ingredients. Our pioneering Direct Trade Certified Cacao sourcing program guarantees direct relationships with growers, fair wages and work practices on the farm, and the highest quality ingredients. Our chocolate making process is unique. Taza Chocolate is stone ground and minimally processed. We use authentic Oaxacan stone mills instead of steel refiners to grind our cacao. The imperfect surface of a granite millstone leaves unrefined bits of cacao and raw sugar in the finished chocolate. These give our bars explosive flavor and a distinctive rustic texture. All of our products are certified USDA Organic, OU Kosher Pareve, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and vegan.

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) is the only organization focused 100% on supporting professionals in the Fine Chocolate segment of the Chocolate Industry. We started in 2007 with 15 founding members and currently have over 200 members worldwide. We're an international group of chocolate professionals who come together in support of the art of fine chocolate making. We promote the artistry and craftsmanship of the chocolate professional focused on producing superior products made from premium chocolate and natural ingredients. We believe in using best practices in cacao processing and chocolate production; and transparent labeling and marketing practices.