What Conchobar does

Conchōbar is a Netherlands-based direct-to-consumer food brand that produces handmade organic-certified chocolate products infused with functional bioactive ingredients such as CBD, protein, Reishi mushroom, and Cordyceps. The company's core product line consists of chocolate bars (CBD Milk, CBD Dark, Pistachio Protein Bar, Protein Chocolate Milk), a starter kit combining the CBD variants, pleasure bonbons targeting intimate wellness, and a forthcoming Recovery Drink, alongside branded lifestyle merchandise including caps, lunchboxes, surf twin fins, leashes, and t-shirts. Manufacturing relies on handmade production processes using 100% organic-certified cocoa sourced exclusively from the Grupo Conacado Cooperative in the Dominican Republic, with vegan and gluten-free formulation where applicable. The brand positions itself at the intersection of artisanal confectionery and functional nutrition, anchored by a 'scientist and surfer turned chocolate makers' origin narrative and customer testimonials drawn entirely from the surfing community.

The company operates a pure-play direct-to-consumer commerce model through a Shopify storefront at conchobar.eu, with EU-wide shipping across 27 member states, EUR pricing, and PayPal as the referenced payment method. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by organic Instagram content, a newsletter sign-up flow offering a 10% Welcome10 first-order discount, and surfer-lifestyle community engagement. A wholesale/B2B channel exists as a secondary motion via a contact/inquiry page, but it is not formalized. Pricing is transaction-based per unit, ranging from €4.25 for a single Pistachio Protein Bar to €30 for an 8-pack bundle, with most chocolate bars priced at €7.95 and a starter kit at €13.95.

Conchōbar maintains dual office locations — headquarters at Lange Haven 54 in Schiedam, Netherlands and a second location in Toragh, Donegal, Ireland — and operates with a private, bootstrapped ownership structure with no disclosed external funding, parent company, M&A activity, or public listing. Customer evidence is concentrated in micro-business and individual surfers/surf photographers, with named testimonials from four customers describing use cases around focus, calm, relaxation, and energy. The company has no AI/ML capabilities, no published research, no patents or trademarks listed, no disclosed management team, and no reported revenue, headcount, or sales volume.

Name

Conchobar

Legal name

Conchōbar

Website

https://conchobar.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Conchōbar is a Netherlands-based DTC brand selling handmade, organic-certified chocolate bars and snacks amplified with functional ingredients (CBD, protein, Reishi, Cordyceps) to active-lifestyle and surfing consumers across the EU via a Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Functional Confectionery

NAICS

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Better-for-You / Functional Snacks (Low Sugar, Keto, Probiotic, Fortified) (CRADABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Snack Bars (Granola, Protein, Cereal Bars) (CRADABAG), Chocolate & Confectionery Patisseries (Bonbons, Truffles, Macarons) (THAFAFAL), Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI)

Keywords

• Functional chocolate
• CBD chocolate bars
• Protein chocolate bars
• Organic cocoa confections
• Adaptogen chocolate

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiedam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Conchōbar generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of amplified chocolate bars, protein bars, recovery drinks, bonbons, and merchandise via its Shopify e-commerce storefront. Pricing is per-unit or bundled (e.g., 5x or 8x packs). All prices are in EUR, targeting EU consumers. Revenue is transaction-based, one-time per order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Conchōbar makes and sells handmade, organic-certified "amplified" chocolate — bars, bonbons, drinks, and starter kits infused with functional ingredients such as CBD (for calming and focus), protein (for muscle recovery), Reishi mushroom (for sleep/relaxation), Cordyceps (for energy), and Libido-supporting formulations. The company also sells lifestyle merchandise (caps, t-shirts, lunchboxes, surf accessories). Products are sold direct-to-consumer via a Shopify storefront serving the EU market.

Product overview

Conchōbar is a handmade sustainable chocolate company founded by a scientist and surfer, offering amplified chocolate products infused with functional ingredients. The core product line centers on functional chocolate bars including CBD-infused varieties (Milk and Dark), protein-enriched bars (Pistachio Protein Bar and Protein Chocolate Milk), a starter kit combining CBD varieties, a Recovery Drink (Coming Soon), and Pleasure Libido Bonbons. All chocolate products are made with 100% organic certified cocoa from Grupo Conacado Cooperative in the Dominican Republic. The company also sells surf and lifestyle merchandise including caps, lunchboxes, t-shirts, twin fins, and surf leashes. Conchōbar operates dual locations in Schiedam, Netherlands and Donegal, Ireland, shipping within the EU.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBD Chocolate - Milk Milk chocolate bar infused with CBD (cannabidiol), one of Conchobar's signature amplified chocolate products designed to promote calmness and relaxation.
• CBD Chocolate - Dark 100 gram vegan dark chocolate bar infused with CBD, offering a higher cocoa content amplified chocolate experience for relaxation and stress relief.
• Pistachio Protein Bar Protein-enriched chocolate bar featuring pistachio, designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking functional nutrition in chocolate form. 100 gram, vegan.
• 8x Pistachio Protein Bar Bundle Bundle pack of eight Pistachio Protein Bars offering value pricing for regular consumers of the protein-enriched amplified chocolate.
• Protein Chocolate - Milk Milk chocolate bar enriched with protein, combining functional nutrition with the taste of amplified chocolate for post-workout or daily consumption.
• Amplified Chocolate CBD Kit Starter kit containing both CBD Milk and Dark Chocolate bars, providing the full amplified experience for first-time users to compare both varieties.
• Pleasure Libido Bonbons Bonbons designed to support Libido and intimate wellness, representing Conchobar's functional amplified chocolate range targeting specific health benefits.
• Conchōbar Cap Branded baseball cap featuring the Conchōbar logo, part of the company's merchandise line for brand loyalists.
• Conchōbar Stainless Steel Lunchbox Branded stainless steel lunchbox, aligning with the brand's active, health-conscious lifestyle positioning.
• Conchōbar Amplify Your Run White T-Shirt Branded athletic t-shirt with 'Amplify Your Run' messaging, reflecting the company's association with surfing and active lifestyles.
• Conchōbar Sports Black T-Shirt Basic black sports t-shirt with Conchōbar branding, merchandise item for brand supporters.
• Pair of Twin Fins Surfing twin fins accessory, currently sold out, reflecting the brand's surf culture roots.
• Surf Leash Surfboard leash accessory, currently sold out, complementing the surf-focused merchandise line.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hu Kitchen: Same brand as Hu Chocolate above; included for emphasis on the functional/snack-bar overlap with Conchōbar's Pistachio Protein Bar and CBD chocolate formats.
• Tony's Chocolonely: Tony's is a Dutch-based mission-driven chocolate brand with strong EU distribution, comparable direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and similar ethical-sourcing narrative (single-origin cocoa from cooperatives). Closest geographic and positioning peer for Conchōbar.
• Askinosie Chocolate: Askinosie is a small-batch, single-origin chocolate maker with direct-trade cocoa sourcing and DTC distribution. Comparable to Conchōbar on handmade production, single-origin cooperative sourcing, and a founder-led brand story.
• Pana Chocolate: Pana Chocolate is an organic, plant-based, raw chocolate bar brand with a multi-functional SKUs. Comparable to Conchōbar on organic certification, vegan/gluten-free attributes, and the DTC premium-chocolate positioning.
• Endangered Species Chocolate: Endangered Species is an ethical-sourcing-focused chocolate brand with natural and functional SKUs in the US. Comparable to Conchōbar on ethical cocoa sourcing, clean-label positioning, and premium chocolate bar formats.
• Compartés: Compartés is a US gourmet chocolate brand known for inventive flavor combinations and lifestyle branding. Comparable to Conchōbar's amplified/functional flavored chocolate bars and lifestyle-led DTC marketing approach.
• Ritual Chocolate: Ritual is a small-batch, organic, single-origin chocolate bar maker using specialty cacao. Comparable to Conchōbar on handmade production, organic sourcing, premium pricing, and a lifestyle-driven DTC brand identity.
• Hu Chocolate: Hu is a US-based better-for-you chocolate brand focused on paleo-friendly, low-sugar, and functional bars — directly comparable to Conchōbar's clean-label, functional chocolate positioning. Both brands differentiate mainstream confectionery through ingredient quality and functional attributes.

Broad incumbents

• Green & Black's: Green & Black's is a mainstream organic premium chocolate brand owned by Mondelez with broad EU retail distribution. Comparable as a larger incumbent operating in the organic premium chocolate category where Conchōbar competes, but with mass-market scale.
• Lindt Excellence: Lindt is a global premium chocolate incumbent with extensive EU retail presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose premium dark/milk chocolate SKUs sit adjacent to Conchōbar's amplified bar range, even though Lindt does not specialize in functional ingredients.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/conchobar.amplified

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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