It all started with a passionate dream and a borrowed barrel of sugar on June 17, 1875. That’s the day Fred Sanders Schmidt, commonly known as Fred Sanders opened his first chocolate candy shoppe in Detroit.By the 1940’s and 1950’s, Sanders products and stores were woven into the lives of Michigan families. Sanders soon became the leading purveyor of confections in the region and started selling directly to national supermarket chains, as well as to other retailers in the area.
In 2002 Morley Candy Makers, Inc., purchased the Sanders brand and original recipes adding to its own rich history dating back to 1919. Today, we still believe in Fred Sanders' simple mission to provide premium confections at a fair value. We use the finest real ingredients to make our products and never sacrifice quality to save on costs because confections shouldn’t only taste great, they should be made great. We invite you to enjoy Sanders today – and taste the difference!
In 2002 Morley Candy Makers, Inc., purchased the Sanders brand and original recipes adding to its own rich history dating back to 1919. Today, we still believe in Fred Sanders' simple mission to provide premium confections at a fair value. We use the finest real ingredients to make our products and never sacrifice quality to save on costs because confections shouldn’t only taste great, they should be made great. We invite you to enjoy Sanders today – and taste the difference!
SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sanders is proud to source its premium custom chocolate blend from a single cocoa processor who is a leader in advancing sustainable cocoa farming, playing an active role in the World Cocoa Foundation and promoting sustainable farming practices through its privately managed programs.
The goal of Sanders and its cocoa processing company is to assist farmers in keeping pace with market demand for chocolate and ensure their economic viability for generations to come. This is vital since the expected increase in world demand for cocoa over the next 10 years is expected to outpace global supply. In addition to other international programs, our provider also developed their own world-renowned Sustainable Origins™ program, which builds upon three key pillars of sustainability:
People
The Sustainable Origins™ program is focused on cocoa growing communities with the aim to enhance overall living conditions. As active stewards, they engage farmers and provide tools and training using the proven Farmer Field School model. Through improved farm productivity and cocoa bean quality, farmers are enabled to generate increased income which supports the creation of thriving cocoa communities that also adhere to International Labor Standards.
Planet
Throughout all of our sustainability work, safeguarding the environment and preserving the planet for future generations is imperative. To this end, our cocoa processor implements responsible, sound environmental stewardship for cocoa bean producers by providing training on agricultural practices which conserve soil, water and protect fragile tropical ecosystems.
Prosperity
Improving overall living conditions for farmers which allow cocoa growing communities to flourish while guaranteeing future cocoa supply. Sustainable Origins™ builds upon expanding farming skills to empower farmers; improve market transparency and strengthen farmer associations to ensure fully traceable, high quality products.
When you enjoy chocolate from Sanders, you can be rest assured it’s not only Chocolate Worth Sharing™, but ours is also Chocolate Made While Caring .
Sanders is proud to source its premium custom chocolate blend from a single cocoa processor who is a leader in advancing sustainable cocoa farming, playing an active role in the World Cocoa Foundation and promoting sustainable farming practices through its privately managed programs.
The goal of Sanders and its cocoa processing company is to assist farmers in keeping pace with market demand for chocolate and ensure their economic viability for generations to come. This is vital since the expected increase in world demand for cocoa over the next 10 years is expected to outpace global supply. In addition to other international programs, our provider also developed their own world-renowned Sustainable Origins™ program, which builds upon three key pillars of sustainability:
People
The Sustainable Origins™ program is focused on cocoa growing communities with the aim to enhance overall living conditions. As active stewards, they engage farmers and provide tools and training using the proven Farmer Field School model. Through improved farm productivity and cocoa bean quality, farmers are enabled to generate increased income which supports the creation of thriving cocoa communities that also adhere to International Labor Standards.
Planet
Throughout all of our sustainability work, safeguarding the environment and preserving the planet for future generations is imperative. To this end, our cocoa processor implements responsible, sound environmental stewardship for cocoa bean producers by providing training on agricultural practices which conserve soil, water and protect fragile tropical ecosystems.
Prosperity
Improving overall living conditions for farmers which allow cocoa growing communities to flourish while guaranteeing future cocoa supply. Sustainable Origins™ builds upon expanding farming skills to empower farmers; improve market transparency and strengthen farmer associations to ensure fully traceable, high quality products.
When you enjoy chocolate from Sanders, you can be rest assured it’s not only Chocolate Worth Sharing™, but ours is also Chocolate Made While Caring .
