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Zotter Chocolates: Where Austrian Artistry Meets Premium Innovation

Example of regular sized hand-scooped chocolate bars

Hand-scooped Chocolates • Created Layer by Layer

When Josef Zotter started to create chocolate, he looked for a word to describe his vision of chocolate production: It was a mixture of inventive flair and manual labor covered by layers and chocolate coatings. Zotter was the first chocolatier to introduce the term “hand-scooped” in order to make a distinction between his and conventionally poured chocolates. The word “scoop” also represents the innovation and creativity inherent in Hand-scooped chocolate bars. A masterly combination of ingredients produces a wide variety of singularly original chocolates.

The term “hand-scooped” is a direct translation from the German “Handgeschöpft,” a concept Josef Zotter introduced more than 30 years ago in Austria. This phrase combines “hand” and “schöpfen,” which signifies much more than a mere physical process. Indeed, it involves pouring chocolate onto tables using large scoops manually—hence, “hand-scooped.” However, “schöpfen” also conveys the notion of creation, innovation, and the birth of new ideas. It encapsulates being inventive and crafting something unique. Interestingly, the German word for “The Creator” is “Der Schöpfer,” sharing its root with “schöpfen.” This linguistic connection underscores the creative and artisanal spirit behind Zotter Chocolates’ hand-scooped bars, emphasizing the blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative chocolate-making.

From Bean to Bar: A Global Luxury Journey

Single-Origin Excellence from the World’s Finest Cacao Regions

Zotter’s premium Labooko collection celebrates the terroir of exceptional cacao, each origin telling its own luxury story:

• Peruvian Highlands Excellence: Complex floral and fruity notes from indigenous cacao varieties cultivated by rainforest tribes using traditional methods.
• Bolivian Artisanal Heritage: Rare cacao strains delivering nutty, sophisticated flavors from one of cacao’s most pristine growing regions.
• Nicaraguan Sustainable Luxury: Transported by emission-free sailboat, this premium cacao represents the ultimate in sustainable luxury.
• Madagascar’s Exotic Character: Distinctive citrus notes that showcase the island’s unique terroir and premium cacao genetics.
• Ghana’s Deep Tradition: Rich, classic chocolate flavors from West Africa’s most celebrated cacao region. Each single-origin bar represents Zotter’s commitment to showcasing the world’s finest cacao while supporting small farms and traditional cultivation methods.

And many more origins can be found here

Unprecedented Variety: 500 Premium Chocolate Creations

No other chocolate house offers Zotter’s breadth of luxury experiences: This isn’t variety for variety’s sake – it’s a comprehensive exploration of what premium chocolate can achieve when innovation meets Austrian artisanal mastery.

Sustainable Luxury: The Environmental Premium

Zotter proves that true luxury includes environmental responsibility:

• Carbon-Neutral Production: 100% renewable energy powers our Austrian facility
• Zero-Waste Innovation: Comprehensive recycling and composting programs
• Sustainable Packaging: Fully recyclable materials designed with environmental impact in mind
• Rainforest Protection: Supporting cacao farmers who preserve biodiversity through traditional agroforestry This is luxury you can feel good about – premium chocolate that honors both your palate and the planet.

The Edible Zoo: Where Premium Meets Experience

Beyond chocolate, Zotter’s Austrian headquarters features the renowned Edible Zoo – a luxury agritourism destination where visitors experience sustainable agriculture, farm-to-table dining, and chocolate education in the stunning Styrian countryside. This 234-acre organic farm provides ingredients for employee meals and demonstrates Zotter’s holistic approach to sustainable luxury.

Bringing Austrian Excellence to America

As Zotter’s exclusive U.S. partner, we’ve made it our mission to bring authentic Austrian chocolate artistry to American chocolate connoisseurs. Our carefully curated import process ensures that every premium Zotter bar arrives with the same exceptional quality and freshness you’d experience at the Austrian factory. We’re introducing America to a new standard of luxury confectionery where traditional European craftsmanship meets innovative flavor development, creating chocolate experiences unlike anything available from domestic producers.

Experience Austrian Chocolate Luxury

Whether you’re a chocolate connoisseur seeking the next level of premium indulgence or someone ready to discover what truly exceptional chocolate tastes like, Zotter offers an experience that transcends ordinary confectionery. From our signature single-origin collection showcasing the world’s finest cacao regions to our revolutionary Hand-Scooped varieties that challenge every expectation, Zotter represents the pinnacle of Austrian chocolate artistry.

Ready to Experience Austrian Chocolate Excellence?
Explore our complete collection of premium Zotter chocolates and discover why discerning chocolate lovers are choosing Austrian artisanal innovation over ordinary alternatives. This is chocolate as it was meant to be – a luxury experience that honors tradition while fearlessly embracing the future.

Welcome to Zotter. Welcome to Austrian chocolate luxury.

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^*All our products containing dairy don’t carry the USDA Organic Seal anymore, as there is an exemption in the organic equivalency agreement between the U.S. and the EU when it comes to the use of antibiotics. While in the US an animal which has been treated with antibiotics cannot be used in the production ever again, the EU allows a certain wait time until the animal can be used again for the production of dairy. It still means our products are 100% organic certified in the EU, but they are not in the US. All our vegan, dairy free products are also 100% USDA organic certified. Each product page has more detailed information on the ingredients tab.