The Founder of Five North Chocolate on the Fair Trade Economic Impact in the Developing World

In Episode 10 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Ben Conard, the Founder and CEO of Five North Chocolate, a fair trade chocolate company driving positive economic impact to marginalized farmers, artisans, and producers in the developing world.

As an advocate for fair trade, Ben has worked with businesses and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally to drive positive economic impact to marginalized farmers, artisans, and producers in the developing world. For his work in the movement, Fairtrade International named Ben one of 2016’s Top 10 Biggest Fair Trade Advocates in the World and #1 in the U.S. He was also named to our Social Entrepreneurs to Watch For in 2019 feature. His passion for fair trade has taken him on the TEDx stage and on-the-ground to fair trade farms in Ecuador and artisan workshops in India.

Dedicated to great taste, consumer health, and sustainable sourcing, he founded Five North Chocolate, an award winning, Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® supporting cacao farmers around the world by creating deliciously nutritious, Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate snacks.

Five North Chocolate is proud to celebrate diversity and is the first brand ever to feature the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce seal on a packaged good. Ben has shared his chocolate with President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and famous designer + philanthropist Donna Karan.

Latest Stories

• What are Plant Based Fibers
• 7 Sustainable and Eco Friendly Floss Options
• Anshul Magotra: How Social Innovation Circle Supports Impact Entrepreneurs
• Causeartist Brief – U.S. Department of Energy x Google, Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein, Oregon Biochar Solutions
• Evidencity: Pioneering the Fight Against Modern Slavery Through Tech