The History of Hot Chocolate

Here are some of the best hot chocolate recipes to try out in the comfort of your own home

Discover what sustainable chocolate means with Rio Nuevo. Experience the impact of choosing sustainable chocolate.

We're excited to announce that Rio Nuevo has officially become a Certified B Corporation, joining a global movement of businesses...

If you're a fan of sustainable farming, local produce, and chocolate, then you're in for a treat. Rio Nuevo Chocolate is excited to...

We are thrilled and honoured to have been nominated for the Earthshot Prize 2023 in the category of Restoration and Protection of Nature....

Ethical chocolate, regenerative agriculture, and social equality are becoming increasingly important topics for consumers, farmers, and...

Together, is always better. We love to collaborate. To create exceptional products with brands who share our purpose is something we will...

Conscious purchasing is a factor at the forefront of our minds at Rio Nuevo. It’s what drives our transparent and shortened supply chain,...

This is how it should be. Packaging that biodegrades in 4-6 weeks, without micro plastics or the need for a specialist facility. We are...

We’ve been working on modernising our brand and simplifying our look to reflect what we’re all about and how we’ve evolved over time. We...

Conservation, Generational Renewal & High Quality Chocolate At Rio Nuevo, we strongly believe that the best stewards of Ecuador’s great...

The Finest Cooking Chocolate

An Exciting Update on Sara and Andres' Journey Across Ecuador! Exploring the Cristóbal region of the Ecuador’s incredible Chocó Cloud...

Over the last couple of weeks, our company’s founders, Sara and Andres, have been making their way across some of Ecuador’s most...

The work that we do to support our indigenous partners across Ecuador is incredibly important to all of us at Rio Nuevo. Informing every...

Collaboration, innovation and creativity are at the heart of the work that we do at Rio Nuevo. Influencing the relationships that we have...

Olón is a special place. Situated between the Pacific ocean and Ecuador’s lush Cloud Forest, the town’s stunning natural beauty, vibrant...

Over the course of the last year we’ve partnered with Juntos por Olón, a Swiss-German charity based in Olón, a small coastal town that...

What is the difference between Fair Trade and Direct Trade chocolate?