Vittoria Chocolates, a single-origin artisanal chocolate, has launched three new flavours. Since its inception last year, Vittoria Chocolates has crafted single-origin bean-to-bar ethical chocolates, with a mission to bring ‘Vittoria’ (Italian for victory) to local farmers affected by the pandemic and economic challenges.
Originally recognised for its dark chocolate range, Vittoria Chocolates now expands its repertoire to captivate a broader audience with a new milk and dark chocolate range.
CEO Thisura
Goonawardena
Committing to ethical and sustainable practices, Vittoria Chocolates remains steadfast in paying fair prices to local cocoa bean farmers. The company pioneers a bean-to-bar process and seeks to revolutionise food ethics and sustainability within the Sri Lankan chocolate industry.
Their products are sourced from farms in the Uva Province and crafted with a focus on healthy eating, superior taste, and texture. The company envisions supporting local cocoa farmers while encouraging and assisting them in enhancing the quality of domestic cocoa beans.
Founder and CEO Thisura Goonawardena underscores the qualities of Sri Lankan cocoa beans and the challenges faced by local farmers. The company pays farmers more than double the market price, ensuring ethical practices and sustainability.
Thisura said, “We make great products because we care about where our ingredients come from, how our people are treated, and every decision we make is based on creating the finest chocolate bars. We’re thrilled to introduce our expanded chocolate.
“Crafted with a premium blend of Ceylon cocoa and a touch of Ghana cocoa for a unique flavour profile, these chocolates also include cocoa butter for a silky and creamy texture. To enhance the aftertaste and aroma, we’ve added a hint of vanilla and hazelnut to our milk chocolate,” he said.
Vittoria Chocolates’ new chocolate bar range aligns with the growing demand, following the success of its dark chocolate offerings. The brand celebrates the best of Sri Lankan cocoa, presenting home-grown flavours that showcase the rich diversity of the region.
The chocolate-making process at Vittoria involves meticulous steps from cocoa cultivation to production, ensuring the finest flavours and quality. Roasted at medium to lower temperatures, the chocolates reveal distinctive fruity, nutty, and floral notes, a company spokesman said.
Vittoria Chocolates takes pride in its distinctive and sustainable packaging, narrating the brand’s story and production process. Each chocolate bar undergoes a detailed bean-to-bar process, starting with harvesting and fermenting, followed by roasting, grinding, tempering, and quality control.
