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Goji berries are hailed as a superfood and are a favourite ingredient in every food blogger’s chia pot, smoothie bowl and overnight oats. And as you probably already know, we feature goji berries in our Ombar Goji Berry chocolate bar. So what’s so special about these red berries?

We’re passionate about ethically sourcing the highest quality Ecuadorian cacao for our delicious chocolate bars. To ensure the quality of our cacao and the working conditions of our farmers, we have a team member based out in Ecuador: Paola, our Cacao Supply Chain Manager. 

We think Paola is the bee’s knees, and we’d like to share with you what she does so we've asked her some questions about her passions and the work she does for Ombar…  

Cacao or cocoa? Which one is it? Why do different people say it differently? Aren’t they the same thing?

We’re not just trying to say the word in a fancy way… cacao is different to cocoa. Read on to find out how, and why we use only raw cacao in Ombar chocolate.

The short answer is YES, vegans can eat chocolate! Ombar chocolate is vegan, made with only plant-based ingredients, and no compromise on flavour. In fact, by removing the milk from chocolate we believe we’ve made a better chocolate that’s not only accessible to more people, but even healthier and more chocolatey than ever! Find out why here. 

Good news alert: we have officially been certified by Fair for Life! For those of you who haven’t heard of it before, Fair for Life is an internationally recognised certification for fair trade and responsible supply chains. This new certification with Fair for Life cements our on-going commitment to social responsibility, traceability throughout the supply chain and fair trade practices.

With spring in full swing it’s the perfect time to tuck into our fresh, fruity, berry flavour Ombars. Organic berries and raw chocolate make a heavenly combo. But apart from their delicious taste, what are the benefits of eating berries and why do we put them in our chocolate bars? 

Not all chocolate is created equal. The ingredients that make up chocolate and their quality can vary hugely. And while some chocolate on the market is undoubtedly ‘junk’ food, some can indeed be a healthier treat!

Here are five criteria to look for to make sure you’re getting the healthiest chocolate...

Okay, hands up. We still don't have an Ombar Easter egg available. There's just not enough hours in the day! But with Easter just around the corner we wanted to show you a way to make your Ombar chocolate look a bit more festive.

So we’ve put together this simple guide for a homemade Ombar Easter basket, made from a recycled cardboard box. A lovely activity for a little moment of calm, and a great gift with a personal touch!

Chocolate changed from being a healthy, nourishing drink to a sweet confection in the early 1900s. For a long time cacao took a back-seat in favour of chocolate recipes consisting mainly of milk and sugar. But this has all changed in recent years. Cacao is regaining recognition and becoming the hero ingredient of chocolate once again. So how did all this come about?