Naturally Delicious, Deliciously Natural

Tohi: the organic chocolate,
combining authentic flavours, pleasure and nature.

"Our goals are the search for excellence in taste and promoting our expertise in traditional Belgian chocolate. We select the best from nature to achieve pleasure in its purest form, drawing inspiration from organic and Fair Trade ingredients."

Tohi was born out of the enthusiasm of a small group of chocolate lovers, keen to support a contemporary, yet alternative way of life in the pursuit of gourmet discoveries.

Tohi:

• is the desire for simplicity and shared pleasure in chocolate;
• is the expression of the pleasure of travel and discovery;
• is the interest in scents, textures and flavours;
• is the pleasure of sharing culinary creations.

The "story" of Tohi

To symbolise our new brand of organic Belgian chocolates, we thought of a bird. Research through the latest ornithological publications led us to the 'Yariguíes Brush-Finch' (Atlapetes latinuchus yariguierum). The Tohi, a new taxon, was first spotted in 2004 in the Serranía de los Yariguíes, a small, isolated mountain range in the north of Colombia, on the border with Venezuela. This charming, brightly coloured, plump little bird lives in an outstanding tropical habitat.

This bird, undiscovered for so long, was named after the Yariguies, a tribe that once lived in this region and fought for freedom against the Spanish invasion. The authenticity of Tohi chocolate perfectly reflects these ancestral peoples and their culture.

To protect this unique area in which the Tohi live, the Colombian government has created a national park comprising 78,387 hectares of primitive forest.
A message of hope and revival, a sign of promise and inspiration, the Tohi is a breath of optimism in a world where the environmental challenges are numerous and where some biotopes are under increasing threat.

The announcement of the Tohi's discovery inspired us to create this new brand of chocolate.
The cocoa we use also comes from this geographic region. The bird links different horizons and evokes freedom, nature and the exoticism of travel. It is a symbol of poetry, fragility and delight.
Tohi chocolate was developed in the image of this discovery. Tohi sports the Belgian colours perfectly. It has three-coloured plumage, a black back, yellow chest and a red crest. It has it all. The new identity of Tohi chocolate was created.

For more ornithological information: www.proaves.com.

Tohi takes you into the unspoiled world of chocolate, where flavours are still natural and pure. Travelling the world in search of subtle and sometimes little known flavours, the master creators of Tohi apply the traditions of yesterday to today innovate on.

We turn to nature because it is our essence. Its strength lies in its authenticity and the vast complexity of its power. We want to make the most of this reality.

Ethics are the foundation of the brand, it was created with passion, joy and generosity, using the traditional expertise of Dolfin. With Dolfin already applying the art of blending purely natural ingredients with traditional Belgian chocolate, the development of a new organic and Fair Trade brands was an obvious progression.

Tohi is socially responsible, respecting the environment and the work throughout the production chain. The chocolates' ingredients are certified organic and Fair Trade. All packaging is recyclable and natural (made from FSC*-certified materials).
Tohi has implemented carbon reduction initiatives and, in order to offset remaining emissions, the chocolatier invests in green energy production projects (carbon neutral certification). Lastly, the company is BRC* certified and quality controls are applied at every stage of the production process to assure food safety.

The chocolate is, above all, a synonym for pleasure. It is the pleasure of the fragrances of the world and the pleasure of unexpected blends. Tohi is the quintessence of unique sensations. A culture of improvement, Tohi is a step towards serene food. It is the need for tomorrow to be filled with goodness and wellness. It is the search for balance and taste.

* FSC: Forest Stewardship Council is an international organisation that aims to promote responsible and sustainable management of the world’s forests.

* BRC: British Retail Consortium is a food safety and self-inspection standard that places a focus on certain components of quality management in production and process control.

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TOHI CHOCOLATE

Tohi chocolate is made from purely organic ingredients: organic cocoa beans, organic sugar cane and other ingredients specific to each of the Tohi recipes. In contrast to refined sugar, sugar cane is more easily assimilated by the body.

ORGANIC

The objective of organic is to exclude the use of any chemicals in food production in order to preserve nature.

Organic produce is cultivated according to organic farming principles. Organic farming is a specific production system that uses the recycling of organic matter and crop rotation. It excludes the use of genetically modified organisms and any synthetic fertilisers or pesticides. It is always striving for quality and the preservation of ecosystems.

Crops vary from one year to the next according to climatic conditions. Flavours and colours vary, significantly or slightly, according to harvest.
The reality of natural crops, from this organic world, makes us adapt to nature's rhythm.

Eating organic is a generous, alternative and responsible act of solidarity!

Five good reasons to eat organic:

1. For health reasons
   - The conversion processes optimally preserve the nutritional quality of the raw materials.
   - Foods that are GM-free and free of synthetic preservatives or additives are guaranteed.
   - On organic farms, agricultural workers avoid using chemical products that cause numerous occupational illnesses for themselves and their families.
   
   
2. For healthy eating
   A healthy body begins with the soil that feeds it. The plants have had time to grow at their own rate in soil that is not treated. Our diet is seasonal.
   
   
3. For the environment
   The fertile layer of the soil is preserved because crops are rotated. The soil, water and air are protected from any contamination caused by the use of pesticides. Windbreaks, crop rotation, wetland preservation, insect pollination and crop diversity are all practices used that help preserve biodiversity.
   
   
4. For people
   Whereas industrial farming has reduced the number of farms, organic farming contributes toward safeguarding rural communities. Organic farming also generates employment. Manual weeding, for example, is more labour-intensive than using synthetic herbicides.
   
   
5. For safety
   Organic farming is very controlled. Independent laboratories carry out annual controls on farms, cross check data, verify accounts and analyse products. Organic or otherwise, what makes food healthy is balance, variety and moderation!

Organic guarantee - Certisys

For reasons of integrity, Tohi chocolate requires an absolute guarantee. Certisys is a Belgian organisation that certifies the organic nature of a product. This not-for-profit, government-approved organisation has been operating for over 20 years with the cooperation of a multi-cultural team. It operates in Belgium and Luxembourg and in a worldwide network in partnership with a growing number of farmers and food companies. Beyond their inspection and certification role, they disseminate and update knowledge and tools specific to organic farming. They strive for sustainable development with the conviction that only continuous and long-term investment will contribute toward improving the living environment and to a better respect of the environment. This will enable producers to offer consumers products that are wholesome and safe for both people and nature.

Certified foods are guaranteed organic products. Organic farming advocates the recycling of organic matter and crop rotation. Dialogue, confidence and the safety of all, from the producer to the consumer are Certisys's watchwords, words that obviously rely on widespread cooperation and compliance by everyone to the established rules.

www.certisys.eu

Fair trade - Max Havelaar

Max Havelaar is a fair trade certification organisation. Fair Trade is a commercial partnership between farmers and workers in developing countries with the objective of improving their situation. The movement provides special access for North-South exchanges, particularly in the food and raw material sectors (coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, bananas, honey, cotton, fresh fruits… etc.) as well as crafts. This partnership is based on dialogue, transparency and respect - it puts fairness into international commerce.

As such, Max Havelaar does not buy or sell. The credibility of Fair Trade is closely connected with the establishment of stringent criteria and reliable controls for compliance with these criteria. Max Havelaar and its international umbrella association, FLO (Fair-Trade Labelling Organisation), verify these criteria at international level via FLO-Cert, an autonomous and independent inspection organisation. Inspection focuses on working conditions and investments in social, environmental and economic development. At national level, the final stages of the production chain in our country are inspected by Max Havelaar Belgique.

Too often, small farmers in developing countries cannot live off their labour because they are too far removed from the mechanics of major world markets. Fair Trade enables farmers in developing countries to sell their products fairly and acceptably to developed countries and to live from their work, in total autonomy. A good example of a cooperative, this type of trade encourages working as a community. They are guaranteed a fair price and an additional bonus is paid to them to initiate development projects (for schools, farming equipment, health services, roads, etc.). The contract with the importer is long-term, child labour is prohibited, producers work in decent conditions and the ecological is given full consideration. In other words, those that join the Fair Trade system can have more control over their own future.

It is this ethos of sharing and caring that we sought to certify the new Tohi products with the Max Havelaar label.

www.maxhavelaar.be

Sustainable Forestry - FSC

FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council - an international, independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote the responsible and sustainable management of the world's forests. It was founded in 1993 by forest owners, the timber industry, social groups and environmental conservation associations.

The FSC certifies forest operations according to stringent standards and criteria and labels the timber from these forests. A mark of quality, FSC certification assures that a forest is sustainably managed.

By using this type of paper, we are taking a positive and constructive approach. We are doing our utmost for the environment and respect the social rights of local communities and forest workers - contributing toward a long-term economic return.

In the spirit of the new Tohi brand, respect for the environment is everything and all our packaging and paper come from sustainably and responsibly managed forests. By creating Tohi, we are being a responsible player.

www.fsc.org

• Tohi master chocolatiers use traditional Belgian know-how to work with the raw and natural flavours of organic chocolate. The recipes are both gourmet and innovative.
  
  
• All of the products in the Tohi range come from certified organic farming. Selected for their exceptional quality, our fillings reveal subtle and authentic flavours.
  
  
• Tohi respects the environment. Our packaging is made from unique recyclable materials and the paper and cardboard come from sustainably and responsibly managed forests.
  The chocolatier is also carbon-neutral certified. It does its utmost to limit its carbon dioxide emissions and offsets its remaining emissions by investing in green energy production projects.
  
  
• Tohi produces guaranteed chocolates. Quality controls, both technical and organoleptic, are carried out at every stage of the production process. Tohi production complies with the most current and stringent quality and health standards.
  
  
• The Tohi ethic and creed. To produce exceptional quality, the Tohi team is keen to create a network of partnership relations with its customers and suppliers. It is also concerned about sustainable development in developing countries, which supply a fair number of its raw materials.
  
  
• Tohi chocolates are therefore 'Fair trade' certified. Tohi chocolates have been inspired by travels filled with discovery, humour and serenity. It is all about the pleasure of giving and sharing. Particular attention has been paid to the presentation of our products, which reflect this quest for quality and goodness.

PRESS

25 mars 2010

'Tohi' dans l'émission télévisée " Sans chichis " - RTBF.

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http://www.rtbf.be/sanschichis/a-la-maison/eco-bio-et-co_des-produits-co2-equitables?id=7452

DOLFIN BECOMES BELGIUM’S FIRST CO2 NEUTRAL CHOCOLATE-MAKER

After several months of a study initiative looking at carbon dioxide emissions, Dolfin is pleased to announce that is has become Belgium’s first CO2 neutral chocolate-maker. This underlines the company’s willingness to assume its social responsibility.

The company has been focusing on the problem of greenhouse gas emissions for eight months. The chocolate-maker carried out a study of its climatic impact in order to introduce measures to reduce and offset its carbon-dioxide emissions.

An audit of CO2 emissions directly produced by Dolfin’s business activities was carried out in cooperation with the company CO2logic. This auditor is certified by ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l’Energie, France) to use the “Bilan Carbone®” method. Bilan Carbone® is a method of auditing greenhouse gas emissions. Dolfin set itself the objective of reducing emissions by 15%. Through this initiative, the company has taken account of its contribution to the problem of global warming. It is a small step which may make the difference overall. Very aware of this issue, Dolfin wants to meet its social responsibility by introducing measures aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. A social and environmental charter has been drawn up. This charter covers the following aspects. The use of exclusively natural ingredients and cardboard packaging that is only sourced from well–managed forestry areas. Waste is carefully sorted. Dolfin works with a protected workshop for most of its logistical needs. The car park is gradually filling up with more environmentally friendly vehicles. Dolfin is switching to green electricity and an automatic-regulator system has been installed to ensure better management of lighting and heating. The temperature in the workplace has been reduced by 1°C, which results in a fall of +/-7% in emissions. Finally, energy-saving light bulbs have been introduced.

In order to offset its remaining CO2 emissions, the company is taking part in a project in Rajasthan in India. This involves recycling agricultural waste from local farms to produce green electricity.

As well as reducing CO2, emissions, this project also delivers socio-economic benefits. Jobs are being created and the value of the agricultural waste is enhanced. Families, the farms and companies in the region are provided with a stable supply of green electricity. Making a financial contribution to this project supports economic growth and sustainable development in this part of India. The project has been endorsed by the United Nations and the SGS group (Société Générale de Surveillance).

By working towards progressively reducing and offsetting carbon dioxide emissions, Dolfin and its workforce are adopting a philosophy and acquiring experience that will stand them in good stead to meet the challenges of the modern age.

Organic fairs

We will be real glad to introduce to you our novelties at the following events:

	ISM 31-03 February 2010 GERMANY – Cologne See website
	BIOFACH 17-20 February 2010 GERMANY – Nuremberg Hall 1-650 See website
	VALERIANE 03-05 September 2010 BELGIUM – Namur See website
	SIAL : Salon International de l’Agroalimentaire 17-21 October 2010 FRANCE – Paris See website