Organic chocolate is in the midst of an incredible growth cycle and is the fastest growing category in the organic snack market. While growth is strong, organic chocolate still makes up just a tiny fraction of the overall chocolate market.

With a high-growth market come the big guys. Cadbury Schweppes scooped up Green & Blacks and Hershey bought Dagoba late last year. Even Russel Stover is getting into the market with a line that will be sold at Target.

Story from Reuters.

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