Tienen, Belgium
Kim's Chocolates NV
Belgium's #1 chocolate exporter (67+ countries) and a private-label studio for major retailers worldwide; 99.99% certified sustainable cocoa.
Kim's Chocolates, founded in 1987 and based in Tienen, Belgium, is one of Belgium's largest chocolate manufacturers and the country's leading chocolate exporter. The company manufactures chocolate bars and tablets in various formats, including chunky bars and 300g tablets, as well as pralines for gift boxes and seasonal assortments. They offer private-label services, providing complete design and branding support for retailer own-brand ranges. The company uses only natural flavourings and pure cocoa butter, with no hydrogenated fats or genetically modified ingredients. Kim's Chocolates holds certifications including EU Organic (Certisys), USDA Organic, BRCGS, IFS Food, RSPO, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Kosher. The company is recognised as an SDG Champion and co-founded the Beyond Chocolate sustainability initiative. Through the Kim's Cocoa Initiative, the company invests directly in cocoa farmers and communities in West Africa, partnering with Cocoa Horizons on CO2 reduction projects focused on farmer income, community development, and ecosystem restoration.
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- Encapsulation
- Enrobing
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