Mott Green
American businessman and chocolatier
Born
Died
2013
13 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Founded a bean-to-bar chocolate company, specializing in sustainably sourced chocolate products. Established the company in 2006, focusing on eco-friendly practices and fair trade. Helped bring attention to ethical sourcing in the chocolate industry and emphasized the importance of sustainability in business.
Founded Green's Organic Chocolate
Promoted sustainable chocolate sourcing
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