Lake Champlain Chocolates | Certified B Corp

Our second Fair Trade USA Microgrant will go to the Aprovraem Café y Cacao coffee and cacao farming cooperative in the Province of Satipo, Peru. They too have suffered the negative effects of climate change in the region. Loss of biodiversity, declining soil fertility, and the scarcity of forest resources, combined with heavy rains and prolonged drought have exacerbated the vulnerability of farmers in this area. They plan to use their Fair Trade Microgrant funds to build a nursery that will produce 40,000 seedlings of native species and offer forest management training. #daretodobetter?#bcorp?#bcorpmonth #givingback #supportyourfarmers #fairtrade #fairtrademicrogrants #supportsustainableagriculture #letchocolatechangeyourworld ?#makeitextraordinary

Our first Fair Trade Microgrant funds are off to the Cooperativa Agraria Granos de Oro Del Valle de Pangoa! Climate change, with its extreme rainy seasons, followed by prolonged dry seasons, has wreaked havoc in the Province of Satipo, Peru where the Cooperativa Agraria Granos de Oro Del Valle de Pangoa is located. As our first Fair Trade Microgrants recipient, the cooperative will receive a grant of $14,000 to plant 6,000 trees of varying native varieties. Planting trees will restore vegetation coverage in degraded areas, help mitigate climate change, promote biodiversity in the region, and conserve areas of precious water resources. Learn more about how 1% of our Signature Bar sales are building stronger communities and funding social and environmental sustainability programs through our new Fair Trade Microgrants program: https://lnkd.in/e4nSSnSa

Join us in celebrating our 2025 Fair Trade Microgrant recipients:? - Cooperativa Agraria Granos de Oro Del Valle de Pangoa? - Aprovraem Café Y Cacao As a certified B Corporation, it feels appropriate to announce this year’s recipients during B Corp Month, a time to celebrate the work of thousands of B Corps who are committed?to using business as a force for good. We are proud to be a pioneer in this movement that inspires action and purpose within our local and global communities.?The Microgrant program with Fair Trade USA is an important part of how we embody our B Corp values. #daretodobetter?#bcorp?#bcorpmonth #givingback #supportyourfarmers #fairtrade #fairtrademicrogrants #supportsustainableagriculture #letchocolatechangeyourworld ?#makeitextraordinary

Did you know you can help change the world, one chocolate bar at a time? Treat yourself to one of our organic Signature Bars (available in 20 expertly-crafted flavors and made from 100% fair trade chocolate) and we’ll donate 1% of sales to cacao and coffee farming communities through a new microgrant program with Fair Trade USA?. This revolutionary program goes above and beyond the fair trade Community Development funds and gives farming communities access to money for essential development needs related to the environment, water, sanitation, and more; bridging the gap between current realities and the vision to ensure a sustainable future.? Learn more about our new Fair Trade Microgrants Program: https://lnkd.in/e4nSSnSa #daretodobetter?#bcorp?#bcorpmonth #givingback #supportyourfarmers #fairtrade #fairtrademicrogrants #supportsustainableagriculture #letchocolatechangeyourworld ?#makeitextraordinary

Join us on March 19th for Sweet Insights - an intimate and exclusive tasting experience with Naturally New England our Flagship Store in Burlington! Hear firsthand about our company's journey, values, and commitment to quality while enjoying a curated tasting of our finest chocolates. Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/etTx5-N8

We’re excited to welcome Don Martineau as our new National Sales Manager! ?? ? ? ? Don joins the Lake Champlain Chocolates family with 15+ years of proven?sales, leadership and key account management success in multiple channels within the CPG space (and a previous love of all things Lake Champlain Chocolates). Can you guess what his all-time favorite LCC product is?

We are excited to announce the opening of a new position at Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) and the expansion of our IT team! We are looking for an IT Systems Analyst who will play a critical role in analyzing and enhancing our enterprise systems. The IT Systems Analyst will ensure that systems are supported in a way that furthers LCC’s continued operations and strategic goals. They’ll provide administration, integration, and optimization of the Company’s enterprise applications while also performing traditional system administration duties, reporting/analytics, and managing IT-related projects. This role is critical to ensuring seamless operations, automating processes, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives for LCC’s three business segments: wholesale/manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail. Apply today at: https://lnkd.in/dibW6ZTD

Did you know that we make our Valentine’s Day hearts from scratch at our Vermont chocolate factory? We craft our chocolate hearts using only the best organic and fair trade certified chocolate and never add preservatives, artificial flavors or artificial colors, ever! #madeinVermont #valentinesdaychocolates #organic #fairtrade #cleanswaps #youdeservebetter #chocolatehearts #makeitextraordinary

Looking forward to seeing everyone at #Chexpo2025. Stop by booth #110 to sample our extraordinary, Vermont-made chocolates! #Vermont #familyowned #bcorp #lakechamplainchocolates #daretobetter

??This Christmas Eve, we’re spotlighting one of our newest corporate members, Lake Champlain Chocolates | Certified B Corp whose artistry and care bring joy to every chocolate creation. ?? While in Vermont for our holiday happy hour at Zero Gravity Brewery our Executive Director stopped by their flagship store in Burlington, where Stephen, one of their talented team members, crafted a stunning holiday gift for Naturally New England. It’s this kind of personal touch that makes their gifts unforgettable for anyone on your list! ? Pro tip: They’re open today from 9 AM to 4 PM, so there’s still time to pick up something truly special for the big day. ?? The holidays remind us to celebrate the craftsmanship and creativity that define our members’ work. By featuring incredible brands like Lake Champlain Chocolates, we honor the passion and dedication that each member brings to their craft—the very essence of our vibrant community. #NaturallyNewEngland #MemberHighlight #ChristmasEveGifts #SupportLocal #lakechamplainchocolates Karen Farrell Jean Lizotte Allison Houle Bob Burke Kimberly Allardyce Prabal Chaudhri Andrew Criezis Jeremy Halpern Kamaal Jarrett Jacqueline Grady Smith Erik Drake John Burns Maria Dubuc Taja Dockendorf Mary Beth Catapano Melissa Martinelli Holly Long John Maggiore Kathleen O'Brien Nicolas McCoy Poorvi Patodia Caleb Dean Maddie Conkey Melissa Traverse Jamie Schapiro Naturally Network Heather Barry Whittier