Vanuato Kakaw and Continetal Best
Continental Best Chocolate® is a family-owned Mexican chocolate manufacturer established in 1964. For more than six decades, our work has been guided by a single principle: transform the richness of Mexican cacao into chocolate that reflects its origins, its culture, and the tradition behind it. From our beginnings as a local producer in Mexico City, we have grown into one of Mexico’s most respected chocolate companies, earning a reputation for authenticity, consistency, and exceptional quality.
Our premium line, Vanuato Kakaw®, embodies this vision. Named after the ancient Nahuatl word kakaw, it pays homage to the Mesoamerican civilizations that cultivated and revered cacao as the “Food of the Gods.” Today, we continue that heritage with a modern, meticulous approach to chocolate making — one that respects the identity of each cacao bean and the history it represents.
Retail and Beyond…
We serve high-demand wholesale clients, including:
• Hotels and resort groups
• Airport duty-free shops
• Tourist-area boutiques
• Gourmet retailers
• International distributors
• Corporate gift programs
• Cruise lines and travel retailers
Our strengths include:
• Large-scale production without compromising artisanal quality
• Flexible packaging formats for retail, travel, and hospitality
• B2B experience with major national and international chains
• Reliable export logistics to North America, Europe, and the Middle East
• Custom product development and private label options upon request
Our products are already featured in some of the world’s most prestigious retail and travel environments, proving their appeal to discerning international consumers.
Creation: Our Factory
From a modest workshop in the 1960s, we now operate a state-of-the-art facility of more than 10,000 m² with a team of over 220 specialists. Our installed production capacity reaches 24 tons of chocolate per day, or 8,640 tons per year. Every step of the process, from roasting and grinding to conching, tempering, and molding, takes place under one roof. This allows us to maintain full control over quality, consistency, and flavor.
All our chocolate is made using natural ingredients, carefully selected single-origin Mexican cacao, and techniques refined through generations of craftsmanship.
International Presence
We export to the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, among other markets.
Our chocolate has been showcased in iconic destinations such as:
KaDeWe (Berlin, Germany)
Alsterhaus (Hamburg, Germany)
Queen Mary (Long Beach)
Luxury hotel shops
Airport duty-free stores across Mexico (AREAS, ASUR)
Epcot, Disney World (Orlando, Florida)
Global Village (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
We have also presented our products at major global trade exhibitions, including:
ISM — Cologne, Germany
SIAL — Paris
Alimentaria — Barcelona
FHA — Singapore
Sweets & Snacks — Chicago
“Chili & Chocolate: Flavors of Mexico” — Berlin Botanical Garden
Certifications & Awards
Our chocolate is certified under NOM-186-SSA1/SCFI-2002, provided by NYCE, guaranteeing authenticity and the highest quality standards for genuine Mexican chocolate.
In 2016, our chocolate-covered coffee beans earned the Silver Medal at the International Chocolate Awards in London, a recognition that celebrates the excellence and flavor precision of our products.
Heritage Meets Today’s Chocolate
Long before sugar and modern confections existed, ancient Mesoamerican cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec revered Cacao as a sacred gift — a divine bean. Cacao drinks served as ceremonial fare, currency, and spiritual nourishment for rulers and priests alike.
Vanuato Kakaw picks up this ancient legacy and carries it forward: each tablet, bar and truffle is rooted in the same land, Mexico, the heart of the world’s earliest chocolate culture.
We source single-origin cacao from regional growers and trace each bean back to its origin with care. Our mission is simple: to honor Cacao’s history while crafting Chocolate products that meet modern tastes and standards, pure, honest, and elevated. As well as showcase glimpses of Mexican culture in the themes of our chocolate.
Every product is a small homage to the past, a bridge between ancient tradition and contemporary indulgence. With Vanuato Kakaw, you’re not just tasting Chocolate; you’re tasting history, from the ancient deities of Mesoamerica to your modern palate.
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Continental Best Chocolate LLC
2963 Golf to Bay Boulevard
Suite 100
Clearwater 33759
Florida USA