In the early 90's Josef Zotter set himself the task of re-inventing chocolate. For him the chocolate produced by the industrial processes of the large multi-nationals was simply dull. The cocoa bean is a complex and rich source of flavours; to lose this in a sea of sugar and artificial additives is absurd. So, armed with some inspiration and a lot of experience he set about turning the established chocolate world on its head. Josef uses only the very best Organic & Fairtrade ingredients, artificial flavourings, colouring or preservatives have no place in Zotter Chocolate.

Josef started creating his chocolate masterpieces in his café in Graz but soon the demand proved too much, so he moved back to his parents' farm and converted some outbuildings into a chocolate workshop. These humble outbuildings have now developed into the Zotter Chocolate Factory where Josef and his wife Ulrike welcome many thousands of chocolate pilgrims to watch their chocolate being made and, of course, to taste it for themselves.

Please explore the pages of our website and find out what makes our chocolate so different. Contact us if you need more information.