Chocolate Retreat In Vegas
Posted by Kevin Straub onFrom Portland to Vegas Kevin and Janet had the privilege of making chocolate with renown French chef, Jean-Marie Auboine, in Las Vegas this week. Three days of playing with chocolate, making friends from around the world and gleaning from the knowledge and experience of Jean-Marie Auboine and Clay Gordon, author...
Raising the bar $1 at a time
Posted by Kevin Straub onDuring the dreaming process of starting Creo Chocolate in Portland, Oregon we asked ourselves, “How could we use this company to make a lasting impact in the world we live in?” Out of this thought, the reinvestment of $1 per bar was born. We find a lot of joy in giving back into...
Newest Addition - Dark toasted Coconut
Posted by Kevin Straub onAnnouncing the birth of our newest Creo family member Lovingly wrapped for all to admire on February 18, 2015 Weighing in at over 50 grams 73% dark with toasty highlights We call it – Dark Toasted Coconut and it’s a keeper! Come in for a sample and get to know our baby....
It's Time for Portland To Experience How Chocolate is Made
Posted by Kevin Straub onThe Creo Story Our family began making chocolate while living on a raspberry farm in the Portland metro area. Working with chocolate gave us opportunities to express what we truly care about: relationships, putting others first, quality craftsmanship, and making a difference in people’s lives. Driven by our passion for...
The Story of Our logo
Posted by Kevin Straub onBeans, branches, and leaves The bean is central, where we start in creating real, Portland handcrafted chocolate. The branches show us reaching out to create real relationships with farmers who grow our ingredients, with customers who become part of the Creo family and with our community. The leaves provide a...