Yumbos Chocolate is a small artisan bean-to-bar chocolate company based in Mindo, Ecuador, founded by Claudia Ponce and Pierre Alain Molinari, that focuses on producing high-quality chocolate from Ecuador’s fine aroma cacao using traditional, small-batch methods. The company’s mission is to create pure, natural chocolate without artificial ingredients while supporting ethical sourcing, fair trade practices, and local cacao farming communities, all while preserving Ecuador’s cacao heritage and biodiversity. Its vision centers on becoming a sustainable and socially responsible producer that promotes Ecuadorian cacao worldwide and benefits both people and the environment. Yumbos offers a range of products including dark chocolate bars (such as 70% cacao and bars infused with chili, salt, coffee, or fruit), as well as cacao-based items like hot chocolate, cocoa tea, nibs, sauces, and even specialty products like chocolate beer and chocolate wine, all reflecting its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation