Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Indian Chocolate Lovers Prefer Foreign Brands, Despite Domestic Excellence
Even though India can make its own chocolate using locally grown cacao, many Indians still prefer foreign chocolates.
A chocolate blogger pointed out this 'sad reality' and encouraged people to try local chocolates at an upcoming festival.
People online discussed why Indians might prefer foreign chocolates, mentioning price and climate as possible reasons.
Indian chocolate lovers favor foreign brands like Cadbury, Nestlé, Godiva, and Ferrero
India has the capability to produce its own chocolate from scratch using locally grown cacao
Chocolate blogger Sharon Terenzi highlights this 'sad reality' in an Instagram video
Upcoming Indian Craft & Cacao Chocolate Festival in Bengaluru aims to promote local craftsmanship
Netizens debate reasons for preference of foreign chocolates, including price and climate
- Who
- Indian chocolate lovers, Sharon Terenzi (chocolate blogger)
- What
- Prefer foreign chocolates despite domestic production capability
- When
- Now, with the Indian Craft & Cacao Chocolate Festival scheduled for December 5–7 in Bengaluru
- Where
- India
- Why
- Unknown, but possibly due to price and climate factors
Price Matters
Quality and Taste
Price Gap
Price Matters
Mass-produced brands are cheaper
Quality and Taste
Local craft chocolate is more expensive
- Popular Foreign Brands
- Cadbury, Nestlé, Godiva, Ferrero
- Indian Chocolate Capability
- Producing chocolate from scratch using locally grown cacao
- Upcoming Festival
- Indian Craft & Cacao Chocolate Festival, Bengaluru, December 5–7