# Animal Conservation Dark Chocolates This Natural Dark Chocolate Supports Chimpanzee Protection By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-04-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-dark-chocolate References: [chocolatebar](http://www.chocolatebar.com/products/dark-chocolate/) Endangered Species Chocolate recently unveiled a new [natural dark chocolate bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites), which was made to help fund [conservation efforts for chimpanzees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm), an at-risk species. The bars are only made with bittersweet 72% dark chocolate, which is created with chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, and vanilla. In order to highlight the brand's environmentally focused initiatives, a picture of a chimpanzee is included on the wrapper, helping consumers to better visualize the impact being made with their support. Endangered Species Chocolate also offers a number of other conservation-supporting treats, including its Dark Chocolate Bites with Almonds and Sea Salt, 88% Cocoa Bites, and Dark Chocolate with Caramel and Spiced Apple that oozes out of each square. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chimpanzee Conservation:** Opportunity to create more products and initiatives that support endangered species conservation efforts through consumer purchases of related products. - **Environmentally Focused Initiatives:** Opportunity to use packaging and visuals to educate and engage consumers in supporting environmental causes through purchasing sustainable products. - **Dark Chocolate Innovation:** Opportunity to explore new flavors and ingredients in dark chocolate products while aligning with a cause or purpose. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create products that support conservation efforts and engage consumers in environmental causes. - **Confectionery:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to develop dark chocolate products using sustainable sourcing and focus on conservation to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Nonprofit and Conservation Organizations:** Opportunity for nonprofit and conservation organizations to collaborate with chocolate companies to raise funds for conservation initiatives and spread awareness about endangered species protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Free-From Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-species-chocolate-be-mine-mix.md) - [Dipping-Friendly Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-n-joy.md) - [Ethical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-up-ethical-chocolate-bars.md) - [Bite-Sized Artisan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-chocolates.md) - [Heart Health Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kocoatrait-dark-chocolates.md) - [Organic Fruit-Sweetened Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chocolate.md) - [Social Good Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabalagala-clusters.md) - [Superfood Baobab Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baobab-bites.md) - [Dark Chocolate Snacking Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-snacks.md)