US-based Chocxo acquires sustainability-focused Endangered Species Chocolate brand

Californian-founded Chocxo Chocolatier premium chocolate business has confirmed a major move to acquire US ethical confectionery brand, Endangered Species Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.

As the business noted, the deal draws together two purpose-driven enterprises that hold a shared passion for sustainability, clean ingredients and product innovation.

Moreover, as the company added of its acquisition, the addition of ESC’s Indianapolis facility brings three highly specialised chocolate bar lines to the Chocxo–Chewters manufacturing platform, expanding our capabilities, and creating greater operational flexibility.

This increased US-based capacity enables us to serve both branded and contract customers more effectively, accelerate innovation, and optimize lead times for retail partners.

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Equally important, the acquisition delivers significant tariff mitigation benefits by enabling production on both sides of the border. This dual-location manufacturing footprint reduces complexity and costs for our retail and contract customers, providing a competitive advantage in today’s global trade environment.

With distribution centres in Indianapolis and Delta, BC, we will now ship from both Canada and US central locations, consolidating freight and streamlining logistics.  The fast-developing Chewters contract manufacturing division, combined with the planned 2026 completion of our new state-of-the-art Rockwall, Texas facility, positions the Chocxo Group, as a significant player within North America.

Richard Foley, CEO of Chocxo Chocolatier, welcome the deal as a significant step in its evolution.

He commented: “This acquisition is more than growth—it’s about delivering meaningful value to our customers through increased capacity, tariff resilience, and a shared commitment to quality and sustainability. Together, Chocxo and ESC will continue to lead with innovation, purpose, and performance.”