The War on Cocoa: Why They Tried to Silence Us and What’s Really at Stake

When You Challenge the Giants, They Strike Back

For years, we’ve known that Big Food and Big Pharma will do whatever it takes to control the market and keep real, effective ingredients out of your hands. When we fought to keep NMN available to the public, we saw firsthand how powerful corporations pull strings behind the scenes to monopolize health and nutrition—not for your well-being, but for profit.

Now, they’ve come after Cocoa Flavanols—because it WORKS.

Recently, a massive corporate player in the chocolate industry decided that our product was too much of a threat. Instead of competing fairly, they resorted to intimidation tactics.

They accused us of being deceptive. They threatened legal action to stop us from selling our Cocoa Flavanols. They claimed that only their version of cocoa flavanols should be allowed on the market—despite the fact that their own patents and research prove exactly what we’ve been saying all along: Cocoa Flavanols have powerful health benefits.

Let’s call this what it is: CORPORATE SUPPRESSION!

They don’t want you choosing pure, high-quality Cocoa Flavanols over their processed, mass-produced versions. They don’t want you discovering that cocoa—when sourced and manufactured properly—supports heart health, circulation, cognitive function, and physical performance.*

Instead of letting people decide for themselves, they want to own the market, dictate the research, and control the narrative.

The Dark Side of the Chocolate Industry

Big Food doesn’t just sell chocolate—they sell addiction.

For decades, these corporations have knowingly contributed to the obesity epidemic, which currently affects approximately 40% of American adults (CDC, 2023), formulating their products to maximize cravings while minimizing nutrition. 

The chocolate bars you find in stores aren’t the cocoa superfoods they once could've been—they are highly processed, chemically altered, and loaded with sugar and artificial additives.

And the problems run much deeper...

🚨 Child Labor & Exploitative Sourcing Practices

The cocoa supply chain is plagued with human rights violations, including forced child labor on West African cocoa farms.

• A 2020 NORC study from the University of Chicago estimated that 1.56 million children work under hazardous conditions on cocoa farms, including those that supply the largest chocolate producers. (NORC Report)

• A 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Labor found that children as young as 5 years old work long hours with dangerous tools for little to no pay, harvesting cocoa beans that end up in global supply chains. (USDOL)

Despite public commitments to end child labor, these companies continue to source cocoa from farms that exploit children, while independent brands committed to ethical sourcing face legal threats instead of support.

The Real Question: Who Are They Really Trying to Protect?

They claim they’re looking out for consumers. But if that were true, why are they spending millions lobbying against health regulations? 

The real reason is clear: they don’t want an alternative.

• The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)—which includes major cocoa and chocolate companies—spent $67 million lobbying against food transparency initiatives and blocking stricter labeling of added sugars and harmful ingredients. (Open Secrets)

• In 2016, they fought against FDA efforts to require stricter added sugar labeling on processed food. (New York Times)

• They delayed regulations on heavy metal contamination in food, ensuring that toxic chocolate remains in the marketplace with no legal repercussions.

If they truly cared about consumers, why do they spend millions fighting regulations that would make their products safer?

When independent brands challenge their dominance, they attack, threaten, and suppress. They use regulatory loopholes, legal pressure, and PR campaigns to eliminate competition before the public even has a chance to choose.

And yet, despite their best efforts, and relentless legal battles, we’re STILL standing.

How Big Food Uses Lobbying to Control the Market

If you think these corporations play fair, think again.

Major food conglomerates spend millions lobbying lawmakers to block stricter regulations on sugar, artificial additives, and harmful processing methods. They ensure that:

✅ Loose labeling laws allow them to hide harmful ingredients under vague terms like "natural flavors."
✅ Flavanol-rich cocoa is sidelined, while sugar-laden versions dominate grocery stores.
✅ Alternative health products are scrutinized, while their processed snacks remain untouched.

And they don’t stop at lobbying. They use patents and corporate influence to monopolize the industry, making it nearly impossible for small brands to survive.

But despite their deep pockets and legal threats, they haven’t been able to stop us.

Why They Came After Us

We did what they refuse to do, which explains why our Cocoa Flavanols sets us apart from their over-processed garbage:

✔️ High Flavanol Count – Each serving is packed with flavonoids for maximum health benefits.
✔️ Pure Cocoa – We source only the best cocoa beans, ensuring purity and quality.
✔️ Undutched Cocoa – No alkalization process, which means more flavanols stay intact.
✔️ Powder Form – Unlike sugary chocolates, our powder delivers PURE cocoa benefits.
✔️ Enhanced Circulation & Heart Health – Studies show that flavanol-rich cocoa improves blood flow and cardiovascular function (Harvard Medical School, 2023).
✔️ Improved Muscle Recovery & Exercise Performance – Antioxidants aid in faster recovery post-exercise (Journal of Applied Physiology, 2022).
✔️ Powerful Antioxidant Boost – Cocoa flavanols help combat oxidative stress and inflammation (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2021).

We’re not here to play by Big Food’s rules. We’re here to offer real, science-backed nutrition—the kind they don’t want you to have.

And because of THAT, they tried to take us down.

Instead of fixing their unethical practices, they attacked a competitor that was offering a superior alternative. They threatened legal action to remove us from the market—not because of real concerns, but because we challenged their monopoly.

Cocoa Flavanols Are Back—And They Can’t Stop Us

Tomorrow at 11 AM EST, We Take Back What’s Ours

After months of battling behind the scenes, we’ve secured our supply, strengthened our formula, and are officially bringing Cocoa Flavanols back.

This fight isn’t just about us. It’s about your right to real, effective nutrition. It’s about standing up to corporations that think they can silence independent brands and control what you consume.

⚠️ Stock is limited—and after everything we’ve gone through to bring it back, we don’t know how long it will last. If you want to be one of the first to secure it, be ready.

👉 Join the Exclusive Cocoa Re-Launch List to Get Early Access!

This isn’t just about Cocoa Flavanols—it’s about resisting corporate control over your health. Stay sharp, stay informed, and stay free.

SEE YOU TOMORROW!

Antonio
CEO, Black Forest Supplements