About

Founded 2015, Launched in may 2017

An internationally awarded premium bean-to-bar chocolate brand rooted in sustainability through direct-trade and crafted using only the best ingredients to create quality Filipino products.

Fastest growing premium bean-to-bar chocolate company in the Philippines

Growth through collaborations with leading companies, and international expansion and recognition

Synergy between retail and institutional products

Takes a step further with a Beyond Bean-to-Bar Approach

Proudly Filipino Beyond Bean-to-Bar Chocolate

Auro Chocolate is an award winning, proudly Filipino bean-to-bar company that produces fine cacao and chocolate made from directly sourced beans from Mindanao farming partners. We buy our beans at higher value to inspire quality and to give farmers the opportunity to improve their standard of living. We passionately craft all of our products from scratch at our modern factory in Calamba, Laguna that is equipped with the latest technologies and certifications (HACCP, HALAL). Our commitment to quality and innovation allows us to honor the distinctive flavors of our heirloom cacao and transform them into original recipes using time-honored techniques.

Since we launched in May 2015, we have seen tremendous growth domestically and internationally, and even opened our first retail store in Tokyo. As we continue to grow, we want to continue elevating the art of cacao farming and chocolate making while creating greater social impact.

We invite you to join our efforts to spread the love for fine chocolate that helps Filipino farmers!

Fun Fact

AU, the chemical symbol for gold in the periodic table combined with ORO, meaning “gold” in Filipino and Spanish, represents a new way of looking at an old tradition. Cacao has been in the Philippines for over 300 years, and our role is to uncover this treasure and transform them into products that highlight its actual value.

FINE BEAN-TO-BAR CHOCOLATE

Traceability

Unknown, unique locations in the Philippines with exceptional cacao and communities

Variety

Proper segregation and classification of cacao to optimize flavor expression

Ingredients

100% Cacao Butter, premium Filipino ingredients and no extenders.

Flavors

Discover the distinctive and diverse flavors of the Philippines

Community

At Auro, we go beyond “bean-to-bar” by involving ourselves in every step of the process.

Our Partners

Meaningful & Global Collaborations

Auro World Chocolate Fair

First-ever chocolate fair in the PH held in partnership with S Maison with over 3.5 million daily foot traffic

Auro Chocolate Bar Crawl

First ever chocolate-centric crawl with no desserts.

Unique Dining Collaborations

with globally renowned restaurants and chefs

Partnerships with Celebrities

Flora Vida by Marian x Auro Chocolate for Smile Project

U.S.A.

Bar & Cocoa
Chibundle LLC
Chocolate Covered
Chocosphere LLC

U.K.

Cocoa Runners
Spain
Crowdfarming, S.L.

Belgium

Silva Cacao

Germany

Clearchox

Netherlands

Chocolátl
Clearchox
The Chocolate Shop

India

Synthite Industries(P)Ltd

Singapore

Prime Food Marketing Pte Ltd

Japan

KOTOWARI Co, ltd

Australia

Filo Artisan Trade
Bean Bar You

New Zealand

The Chocolate Bar Ltd.

Globally Recognized & Award Winning

Our passion to showcase the unique flavors found in Philippine cacao has been globally recognized by the most prestigious award-giving bodies such as Academy of Chocolate (AoC), Great Taste Award and International Chocolate Awards.

Since its launch in mid-2017, Auro Chocolate has already won a total of 19 international awards.

Academy of Chocolate 2018

BRONZE
70% Dark Chocolate Saloy,(Tree-to-Barcategory) 32% Roasted White Chocolate with Cashew (Flavoured White Chocolate Bars category)

Great Taste 2018

TWO STARS
64% Dark Chocolate 70% Dark Chocolate Saloy

Academy of Chocolate 2019

GOLD
100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate (Tablea) [Drinking Chocolate - Plain, for Milk-Based Drinks]
SILVER
70% Dark Chocolate Saloy (Tree-to-Bar category) 70% Dark Chocolate Tupi (Tree-to-Bar)
BRONZE
70% Dark Chocolate Paquibato (Tree-to-Bar) 64% Dark Chocolate with Cacao Nibs (Bean-to-Bar Seasoned) 42% Dark Chocolate with Cacao Nibs (Milk Bean to Bar Flavoured) 32% White Chocolate with Mango Pili,(White Bean to Bar Flavoured) 32% White Chocolate with Moringa Pinipig (White Bean to Bar Flavoured) Roasted White Chocolate Cashew Spread (Spreads - Caramel, Fruit, Milk Chocolate Spreads)

International Chocolate Awards - Asia Pacific 2019

SILVER
70% Dark Chocolate Tupi (Plain/Origin Dark Chocolate) 32% White Chocolate (Plain/Origin White Chocolate) 32% White Chocolate with Moringa Pinipig (White Chocolate Bars with Inclusions or Pieces) Dalandan Tarragon bonbon (Dark Chocolate enrobed fruit pastes, jellies/gelee)
BRONZE
70% Dark Chocolate Paquibato (Plain/Origin Dark Chocolate)