Kuná

Kuna was founded in 2012 by Maria Fernanda Andrade and Luis Manuel Leon. One of the best brands in Ecuador, Kuná combines social commitment, a strong awareness of biodiversity, organic farming, and high quality. They have a close relationship with the Kichwa Asociación Wiñak in the Amazon region. Enthusiasm, passion, and a commitment to quality characterize the couple. Out of nowhere, in their very first year, they won the top prize at El Salon del Cacao y Chocolate Ecuatoriano: “ The best chocolate from Ecuador.” Ecological and social responsibility are important components of the brand, and in 2014 they also received the award for “Best Export Product from Ecuador.” The story of Kuná chocolate begins with the close relationship with the Asociación Wiñak, the Kichwa cooperative from Archidona in the Amazon region of Ecuador. Particularly high-quality cocoa is obtained from the jungle, which partly encompasses the UNESCO Sumaco Biosphere . Only the finest beans are harvested. In addition, cocoa from the Unión de Asociaciones Artesanales Eloy Alfaro de Esmeraldas is used for chocolates with higher cocoa content.