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Checked 2026-10-03
The brand and its documented aliases are not named in this source snapshot. Parent-company links require separate evidence.
Read list evidenceThrone Standard 2.2 · Cocoa supply chain
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We collaborate directly with small-plot farmers in Samoa and other Pacific Islandssource
Yes we work with Women in Business an NGO and Savaii Koko in Samoa that support pacific farmers to ensure ethical and fair trade.source
Yes. All of the beans are organic as noted on the websitesource
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| Plastic-Free Packaging | Yes |
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| Materials used | organic cacao beans, organic raw sugar Read recorded source |
| Certified Fair Trade | No Recorded on this listing. Not a reviewed certificate or register result. |
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| Certified Organic | No Recorded on this listing. Not a reviewed certificate or register result. |
| Organic (Non-Certified) | Yes, bespoke and organic cacao products Recorded on this listing. Not a reviewed certificate or register result. |
| Vegan | Brand declares vegan: Not confirmed. Animal-derived ingredients found: Not confirmed. |
| Key facts certifications | Kosher (named on the brand's site) Read recorded source |
| Factory | Melbourne, VIC |
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| Bean Origin | Samoa, Papua New Guinea |
| Owner | Glen Reiss and Phoebe Preuss |
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| Source type | Brand-stated |
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| Buy | https://www.livingkoko.com/ |
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| Price from | $5.30 |
| Physical Shop | No |
| Packaging | Compostable / home-compostable |
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| Packaging detail | States all packaging is compostable and/or recyclable, incl. woven grass/palm baskets |
| Packaging source: last checked | 2026-07-29 |
| Clean verdict | Not assessed |
| Brand Name | Living Koko |
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| Women Owned | Yes |
| Contact | admin@livingkoko.com |
| B Corp | No |
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| Tree To Bar | No |
| BIPOC | Yes |
| Notes | Woman-owned and led by people of colour |
| Cacao Percentage | 70-100% |
| Palm Oil Free | Yes |
| Positive Note 2 | Made without palm oil |
| Positive Note 3 | Plastic-free, recyclable packaging |
| Positive Note 4 | Transparent about bean origin (Samoa, Papua New Guinea) |
| Negative Note 1 | No organic certification found |
| Negative Note 2 | No Fairtrade or B Corp certification found |
| Negative Note 3 | Buys in cacao beans rather than growing its own |
| Negative Note 4 | No shop or factory visits offered |
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Checked 2026-10-03
The brand and its documented aliases are not named in this source snapshot. Parent-company links require separate evidence.
Read list evidenceChecked 2026-10-03
The brand and its documented aliases are not named in this source snapshot. Parent-company links require separate evidence.
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