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    Zotter Schokolade

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    Zotter Schokolade GmbH is an innovative pioneer in sustainable chocolate production. With over 500 varieties and a strong focus on Fair Trade and ecological responsibility, the company sets standards in quality and creativity. Committed to social projects and environmental initiatives, Zotter Schokolade offers a unique working environment.

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    Zotter Schokolade GmbH: A Pioneer in Sustainability and Chocolate Innovation

    Key Products and Services

    Zotter Schokolade GmbH, founded in 1999 by Josef Zotter, is a renowned company for the production of organic and fair-trade chocolate. The company is characterized by its diverse and innovative chocolate products, including over 500 different types of chocolate, drinking chocolate, pralines, and handmade organic pralines. Zotter is a Bean-to-Bar manufacturer, which means that the entire production, from roasting the cocoa bean to the finished bar, is done in-house[1][3][4].

    Mission and Values

    Zotter focuses on diversity, quality, creativity, sustainability, and fair trade. The family business, led by Josef and Ulrike Zotter, places great importance on the development of new and innovative chocolate recipes, often in collaboration with their daughter Julia Zotter, who has developed many of the new, especially vegan varieties. The company's philosophy is based on the belief that chocolate should not only taste good but also be produced in a socially and ecologically responsible manner[2][4].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    Zotter is considered one of the most sustainable companies in Austria. The chocolate factory is 60% energy self-sufficient, and the edible animal garden is 100% energy self-sufficient, thanks to the use of photovoltaic systems, steam power plants, and geothermal energy. The company is Fair Trade verified and a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), ensuring compliance with strict fair trade principles such as fair payment, no child labor, and environmental care[2][3].

    Additionally, Zotter is involved in various social and environmentally friendly projects, such as the "Edible Animal Garden," an 80-hectare organically managed area, and the planting of trees in the rainforest – over 202,000 trees have already been planted in Laos. The project "Chocolate Fills the Stomach" also supports Burmese refugee children by financing a school meal for every chocolate sold[2][3].

    Awards and Recognitions

    Zotter has received numerous awards for its chocolate production, social, and environmentally friendly engagement. These include the European Business Award, recognition as one of the best chocolatiers in the world by the gourmet magazine Falstaff, and the "Golden Clock" from the Sweets Global Network for the lifetime achievement of Josef Zotter[1][3].

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