World-Class Caribbean Chocolate
Bean-to-bar chocolate from the finest Caribbean cacao, crafted in small batches for peak quality. Rooted in nearly 100 years of heritage, Forteza combines local tradition with sustainable innovation for world-class flavor.
OUR COLLECTIONs
Three Caribbean chocolate lines crafted in small batches
Signature bars
Crafted Tropical Blends
Enjoy our signature tropical flavors crafted bean-to-bar with selected cacao from Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic.
Grande Bars
For Sharing & Creating
Large-format bars made to share with the ones you love and for your culinary creations.
Origin Bars
Dark Chocolate Collection
A curated selection of premium dark chocolates that highlight the unique profiles of Caribbean cacao.
Origin Dark Chocolate
Exceptionally smooth dark chocolate that highlights the unique flavor profiles of Caribbean cacao
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About Forteza
Bean-to-bar chocolate crafted with carefully selected cacao from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
Keeping it local
We partner with farmers to develop the local cacao industry and produce the finest chocolate in the Caribbean.
Freshness first
Crafted at the source for unmatched transparency and freshness, from the farmers directly to you.
Four Generations
Combining almost 100 years of tradition with a modern approach, Forteza reflects the Cortés family’s continued passion for Caribbean chocolate.
Sustainably minded
From how we craft our chocolate to how we package it, our bean-to-bar process embodies the commitment we have to a cleaner, more conscious future.
About Forteza
Bean-to-bar chocolate crafted with carefully selected cacao from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
Keeping it local
We partner with farmers to develop the local cacao industry and produce the finest chocolate in the Caribbean.
Freshness first
Crafted at the source for unmatched transparency and freshness, from the farmers directly to you.
Four Generations
Combining almost 100 years of tradition with a modern approach, Forteza reflects the Cortés family’s continued passion for Caribbean chocolate.
Sustainably minded
From how we craft our chocolate to how we package it, our bean-to-bar process embodies the commitment we have to a cleaner, more conscious future.
Heritage & Vision
Chocolate Forteza is born from the legacy of Cortes Hermanos, a family-owned, Caribbean, chocolate manufacturing company founded in 1929. Inspired by a life surrounded by chocolate factories, markets, and cacao fields, the family’s fourth generation developed a deep passion for the “farm-to-bar” process.
The brand takes its name from the second surname of our founder, Don Pedro Cortés Forteza, paying tribute to his enduring legacy. In 2014, Forteza was created to unite nearly a century of chocolate-making expertise with a renewed commitment to the future of Caribbean cacaco.
Advancing Local Agriculture
From the beginning, Forteza has worked to strengthen Puerto Rico’s cacao ecosystem through close collaboration with local farmers and public institutions.
Through two USDA Specialty Crop Grant initiatives, we have helped subsidize the grafting of more than 22,000 high-quality cacao trees and facilitated accessible technical knowledge for growers. Working alongside agricultural agencies in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the United States, we have supported the emergence of a new generation of producers committed to quality and sustainability.
Quality, Resilience & Sustainability
Operating in the Caribbean requires perseverance. Despite hurricanes, earthquakes, and the global pandemic, Forteza has remained focused on elevating the value of Caribbean cacao through quality, innovation, and strong relationships across the entire value chain: from farmers to consumers.
Today, Forteza continues to balance sensory excellence with responsible sourcing practices, working toward a more resilient and sustainable cacao industry for the region.
Our signature crafted bars
Bold flavors that celebrate the best of the Caribbean
Forteza for chefs, pastry chefs & mixologists.
Forteza offers chocolate ideal for desserts, sauces, cocktails, infusions, and culinary programs seeking authenticity, character, and professional quality.
Are you a restaurant, bar, hotel, or culinary business? Let’s discuss collaboration options, samples, and volume pricing.
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Get in Touch
- (787) 754-7040
- [email protected]
Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Address
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205 Calle Manuel Camuñas
Urb. Industrial Tres Monjitas
San Juan, PR 00918
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Artisanal Caribbean bean-to-bar chocolate made with cacao from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Authentic flavor, local quality, and a tradition of craftsmanship since 1929.
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