# Eco-Friendly Designer Chocolate Divine Chocolate in Ghana Makes Sweet Fair Trade Treats By annaOMline | Published 2009-08-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-chocolate-ghana References: [divinechocolateusa](http://divinechocolateusa.com) & [divinechocolateusa](http://divinechocolateusa.com) Divine Chocolate is a farmer-owned [fair trade chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisinfused-fair-trade-chocolate) company that keeps hundreds of cocoa cultivators in Ghana employed, uses earth-friendly growing methods, and puts its proceeds towards medical care, education, and clean drinking water for the locals. Divine Chocolate treats are simply decadent, and their [luxe packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-chocolate-truffle-bars) proves that fair trade and eco-friendly products don't have to look cheap. **Implications** - As the eco-friendly concept is so thoroughly integrated into today's global community, it can be expected that local areas are aiming to do the same within their own localities. This is definitely a precursor to how smaller communities are also aiming towards a larger goal -- to become more environmentally aware to the deteriorating planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Local Initiatives:** Smaller communities are aiming towards becoming more environmentally aware and implementing eco-friendly practices within their localities. - **Fair Trade Luxury Packaging:** Fair trade and eco-friendly products can have luxurious packaging, challenging the assumption that sustainable products look cheap. - **Farming-based Social Enterprises:** Farmer-owned fair trade companies like Divine Chocolate in Ghana create opportunities for sustainable farming while supporting local communities through healthcare, education, and clean water initiatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Local Sustainability Initiatives:** The rise of eco-friendly local initiatives creates opportunities for businesses providing sustainable products and services within smaller communities. - **Luxury Packaging:** The demand for fair trade products with luxurious packaging opens up opportunities for packaging companies to provide eco-friendly, premium packaging solutions. - **Social Enterprise:** The success of farmer-owned fair trade companies highlights the potential of socially-focused enterprises to combine profit-making with community development and sustainability goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ethical Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hot-chocolate-collection.md) - [Fairtrade Easter Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-easter-2024-collection.md) - [Free-From Valentine's Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-baskets.md) - [Luxurious Eco-Friendly Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-giant-milk-chocolate-egg.md) - [Premium Springtime Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-chocolate-easter-products.md) - [Eco-Friendly Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-eco-advent-calendar.md) - [Ethical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-up-ethical-chocolate-bars.md) - [Decadent Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dessert-bar.md) - [Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc-christmas-toychoc-boxes.md)