Who We Are

Meet Our Organization

The Good Chocolate Hub is an independent association that is politically engaged, yet unaffiliated with any political party. For years, we have addressed the persistent human rights abuses and environmental issues within Swiss chocolate value chains. As chocolate enthusiasts, we are economically, socially, and politically connected, and we firmly believe that chocolate can be produced and consumed responsibly. We explore innovative ways to promote sustainable consumption while maintaining a strong focus on the political agenda. For us, the chocolate and cocoa system serves as a model for food production as a whole, highlighting the intricate relationships within food systems.

We are a group of dedicated experts who take sustainability as seriously as a 90% dark chocolate bar.

From journalists and geographers to tourism experts and educators, we are passionate about making chocolate not just good for the palate, but also for the planet.

As advocates for a fairer and environmentally friendly chocolate industry, we actively promote policy changes to ensure that the sweetest things in life are produced sustainably, honestly, and more fairly. The future of chocolate is in our (and your) hands!

Andrea Hüsser

Managing Director and Board Member

Cocoa, human rights and advocacy, this is where Andrea feels at home in terms of content. Fieldwork in Mexico, journalism in the Swiss media, and many years of working on human rights in the cocoa value chain at Public Eye made her realize how important it is to know the people and their needs in food production chains. She is therefore excited to use the Good Chocolate Hub to turn the conventional chocolate world on its head with new, more sustainable approaches. Andrea is the Co-Founder of the Good Chocolate Hub together with Anja and Monica.

Evelyn Knapwerth

Project Coordination and Fundraising

Evelyn, a human geographer focused on development and globalization, supported Bali’s Kalimajari in implementing their “Sustainable Cocoa” project, aiming for ecological and social sustainability in the local cocoa sector. Her Master’s thesis, “Human Equality and Societal Transformation: Gendered perspectives within a cacao-growing community in Bali, Indonesia,” highlighted how women and men can be differently affected by power structures and development approaches. As a chocolate lover, Evelyn values knowing the personal stories behind products and continues advocating for sustainable, transparent value chains, human rights in the cocoa sector and ethical consumption at the Good Chocolate Hub.

Board Members

Anja Glover

Board President

A co-founder of the Good Chocolate Hub, uses her background in journalism and marketing to support clients with social and ecological responsibility. Inspired by her father's work with cocoa, she strives to improve the lives of cocoa producers.

Monica Valdivia

Board Member

An illustrator and graphic designer, became aware of the problems in the cocoa business and now supports sustainable production. She uses her work for the Schoggifestival to express gratitude to nature and to producers who are working to make the chocolate world better.

Project Staff

Diana Fischer

Board Member

The founder of Detours Zurich, created the Ethical Chocolate Tour to educate people on the chocolate industry's challenges. In partnership with the Good Chocolate Hub, the tour highlights local, ethical chocolate makers, aiming to inspire more conscious consumer choices.

Ildikó Gyomlay

Development of Educational Projects

An economist and consultant, is fascinated by knowledge as a resource and develops content on sustainability for the Good Chocolate Hub. She uses chocolate as a way to holistically present complex problems and creative solutions that balance people, the planet, and profit.

Denis Sabardine

Chocolate Community Builder and Sustainable Value Chain Projects Developer

Specializes in project development and network building for social enterprises, is passionate about social justice and agroecology. He uses his expertise to support mission-driven organizations like the Good Chocolate Hub by fostering community and developing regenerative business models for a fairer chocolate sector.