Auro Chocolate

Auro Chocolate was established in 2015 by co-founders Kelly Go and Mark Ocampo, who relocated to the Philippines after a decade-long friendship formed in Chicago to launch a premium chocolate operation grounded in direct farmer relationships and sustainable sourcing. The name merges 'Au' (chemical symbol for gold) with 'Oro' (Filipino and Spanish for gold), reflecting the company's philosophy that Philippine cacao farmers and their craft are as precious as the metal itself. The company operates on a tree-to-bar model without land ownership, instead partnering directly with farmer cooperatives and individual farms that produce approximately 1 metric ton of cacao daily. This direct-sourcing approach allows complete control over production, bean selection, roasting, and sale while returning greater profit margins to farming partners. Auro maintains its headquarters at 2299 Chino Roces Ave in Makati, Metro Manila, and opened its first retail location at SM Mall of Asia, establishing a physical presence for direct consumer engagement. The brand has achieved international award recognition and positions itself as the fastest-growing premium tree-to-bar chocolate company in the Philippines.