MENAKAO Androhibe, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Menakao is one of the few African craft chocolate makers on the market, turning cocoa beans into chocolate directly in Madagascar since 2006. It was Shahin Chenai’s dream to complete the bean-to-bar process all within his home country of Madagascar, so to ensure high wages for the farmers and factory workers.
- The company’s mission is to keep all the production value in the same country where it sources its cacao to ensure high wages for the local farmers and factory workers.
- The name Menaka” is made of two Malagasy words: “mena”, which means red, and “kao”, an abbreviation for kakao (cacao). Red symbolizes the color of the sediment-rich soil and the bright color of the cocoa pods that Menakao uses for their chocolate.
- On the cover of every chocolate bar there are unique illustrations that depict women and men who represent the rich cultural diversity of Madagascar. Painted by a local artist, every package is a triumph of warm and contrasting colors that never pass unnoticed.
- Menakao keeps it local with added ingredients, from vanilla to sea salt and cane sugar, sourced in Madagascar from national suppliers.
- Next to a dark chocolate range that includes 72%, 80% and 100% cacao, in recent years Menakao has expanded their inclusion offer with delicious chocolate bars such as the 63% Cashew & Sea Salt, the 45% Coconut Milk & Vanilla and the 63% Orange & Cranberries bars.
- Menakao works closely with the cocoa producers in the Sambirano Valley to avoid a purely commercial relationship with them and establish a more authentic collaboration.
Menakao is available from stock: lead-time is 1-3 days.
Lead-times: More info > Ordering, shipping and payment conditions: More info >
Product types and lead time
We work with a tiered lead-time structure and the lead-time depends on the type of product. We distinguish three types of products in our range;
| Stock products | Zotter backorder products (e.g. Hand-Scooped, Squaring the Circle) | Special Order products | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brands / products | Amano, Aruntam, Cacaosuyo, Chocolate Tree, Dick Taylor, Fjåk, Fossa, Fruition, Hogarth, Menakao, MIA, Raaka, Taza, To'ak and Zotter. | All Zotter hand-scooped bars, all squaring the circle and all product from the Zotter range that are not available online but only via the price & ordersheet. | Cuna de Piedra, French Broad, Letterpress, Luisa Abram, Mañoa, Markham & Fitz, Qantu, Ritual and Solstice. |
| Procedure | These we supply from stock | These we do not stock and supply on customer order only. | These we do not stock, we collect all orders from our customers during the month and we order it in from the US on the first day of the new month, lead-time is then before the 10th of that month. For example: - if you order on Sept 2nd, you will get the product before Oct 10. - if you order on Sept. 30th, you will also get it before Oct. 10th. - this applies to every month. |
| Lead-time | 1-3 working days | 1-2 weeks | 10 days to 40 days |
On the Product page ('product data' tab) as well as on the Quick Order Form the type of product and the respective lead-time is indicated.
Orders combining Stock and Special Order Products
If your order consists of product from more than one lead-time category we will normally ship when the order is complete (when the Special Order products have been received). In case the despatch date as a result of that comes to more than two weeks we will contact you to confirm to wait or make a partial delivery.
Ordering
- We have no minimum order for EU customers.
- Minimum order for non-EU customers is €500,-
- Ordering goes by case quantity. If there's less stock than the case quantity the system won't allow you to add it to the cart. We can add this for you to your order manually. Just leave a note in the comments or contact us otherwise.
- You can order via the normal product or brand pages in the webshop or via the Quick Order Form.
- In My Quick Order you will find items you have previously ordered - even more convenient for repeat purchases!
- Both the Recommended Retail Price (excl. VAT) as well the wholesale price (excl. VAT) is indicated for each product.
Product types and lead time
We work with a tiered lead-time structure and the lead-time depends on the type of product. We distinguish three types of products in our range;
| Stock products | Zotter backorder products (e.g. Hand-Scooped, Squaring the Circle) | Special Order products | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brands / products | Amano, Aruntam, Cacaosuyo, Chocolate Tree, Dick Taylor, Fjåk, Fossa, Fruition, Hogarth, Menakao, MIA, Raaka, Taza, To'ak and Zotter. | All Zotter hand-scooped bars, all squaring the circle and all product from the Zotter range that are not available online but only via the price & ordersheet. | Cuna de Piedra, French Broad, Letterpress, Luisa Abram, Mañoa, Markham & Fitz, Qantu, Ritual and Solstice. |
| Procedure | These we supply from stock | These we do not stock and supply on customer order only. | These we do not stock, we collect all orders from our customers during the month and we order it in from the US on the first day of the new month, lead-time is then before the 10th of that month. For example: - if you order on Sept 2nd, you will get the product before Oct 10. - if you order on Sept. 30th, you will also get it before Oct. 10th. - this applies to every month. |
| Lead-time | 1-3 working days | 1-2 weeks | 10 days to 40 days |
On the Product page ('product data' tab) as well as on the Quick Order Form the type of product and the respective lead-time is indicated.
Orders combining Stock and Special Order Products
If your order consists of product from more than one lead-time category we will normally ship when the order is complete (when the Special Order products have been received). In case the despatch date as a result of that comes to more than two weeks we will contact you to confirm to wait or make a partial delivery.
Shipping
We ship by DHL or PostNL. These usually deliver within 24 hours (within Holland and Belgium). For other countries the lead-time is about 2-3 days. After your order is processed and ready to ship you will receive a notification by email, detailing the scheduled delivery date and a Track & Trace code.
Shipping cost per country
We charge a fixed fee for shipping (figures exclude VAT):
| Countries | shipping costs | free shipping order value |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | €14,95 | €200 |
| Belgium | €9,34 | €200 |
| Bulgary | €22,32 | €300 |
| Croatia | €18,86 | €250 |
| Cyprus | 20,62 | €250 |
| Czech Republic | €17,32 | €250 |
| Denmark | €14,87 | €200 |
| Estonia | €27,50 | €300 |
| Finland | €28,73 | €300 |
| France | €11,87 | €200 |
| Germany | €9,39 | €200 |
| Greece | €24,03 | €300 |
| Hungary | €17,94 | €250 |
| Ireland | €20,45 | €250 |
| Italy | €20,20 | €250 |
| Latvia | €27,47 | €300 |
| Lithuania | €27,47 | €300 |
| Luxembourg | €17,10 | €250 |
| Malta | €22,62 | €300 |
| Monaco | €11,87 | €250 |
| Netherlands | €6,10 | €150 |
| Poland | €15,44 | €200 |
| Portugal | €21,12 | €250 |
| Romania | €18,27 | €250 |
| Slovakia | €17,94 | €250 |
| Slovenia | €17,94 | €250 |
| Spain | €18,87 | €250 |
| Sweden | €19,12 | €250 |
| United Kingdom | €25,22 | €300 |
| ** Rest of the world ** | Actual cost (to be quoted) | Not available |
| We continue shipping throughout the summer! If the temperature reaches 24ºC, we ship all orders in special insulation packaging with ice-gel-packs. These survive temperatures up to 35 degrees for about 3 days. At no extra cost! |
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We can arrange transportation for orders to customers outside the EU and will provide an estimate of the shipping cost. Alternatively, you can arrange shipping & collection yourself.
In case you wish to book your own transport, you can indicate this at checkout. In which case we do not charge shipping- or order costs.
We continue shipping throughout the summer!
If the temperature reaches 24ºC, we ship all orders in special insulation packaging with ice-gel-packs. These survive temperatures up to 35 degrees for about 3 days. At no extra cost!
- Before shipping we check the weather forecast at our location, the destination, and locations along the route (if known).
- We make sure that the parcels are collected by the carrier as late as possible in the afternoon.
- In case of warm weather we ship out from Monday-Wednesday depending on the expected transit time. And in order to exclude risk of parcels being stored in a carrier's warehouse over the weekend.
EcoCoolBox: an environmentally friendly insulated packaging
The EcoCoolBox which we use for insulated shipping is a unique, completely paper-based and environmentally friendly insulated packaging with an equal or even better insulation performance than EPS (tempex / styrofoam) based solutions. The liners of the boxes are made of fine paper fibres. These fibres have outstanding isulation characteristics, comply to European directives for contact with food products, are 100% recycable, and are made of clean recycled cardboard.
What you can do yourself
Please insure that the delivery address will not result in the package sitting outdoors for any length of time. The High Five Company is not liable for theft or damage during shipping or upon delivery. We highly suggest shipping where you can receive the package immediately. The High Five Company is not responsible for incorrect shipping addresses or addresses where delivery results in a package remaining in a hot, rainy, or otherwise unsuitable environment.
When we pause shipping
We pause shipping orders if the ambient temperature is over 35ºC in our and/or your location, in which case will delay such orders. But it is your responsibility to order chocolate to be received at under 35ºC. The High Five Company will not refund or replace melted chocolate. Please note this before ordering! You may request a delay in your shipment until the ambient temperature is below 35ºC at your location by adding a note to your order.
Payment
- iDeal
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Bancontact / Mister Cash (Belgium)
- Invoice - settlement terms 21 days d.o.i.
For new international customers we ask for payment in advance, before the dispatch of the goods. After 3 succesful orders we can switch to payment by invoice (settlement terms 21 days d.o.i.).
The Menakao range
Weighting at 75gr, the Menakao bars are the perfect size to satisfy both big chocolate eaters and connoisseur palates. Upon opening, the inclusion bars showcase stunning visuals with their generous added ingredients, while the plain dark chocolate bars release enchanting aromas of nuts and red fruits. With ingredients 100% sourced in Madagascar, these bars represent the best flavors from this country in chocolate format.
Curious if Menakao would be suitable for your store? Order this sample kit for a perfect introduction to the brand! The kit includes several items from different categories.
Login for wholesale pricing and purchasing.
Tip: click on SKU, visual or product name for a Quick View.| SKU | Image | Brand | Name | Type of chocolate | nett weight | pricing (ex VAT) | case qty | Leadtime | Stock | Buy | hf:categories | hf:tax:yith_product_brand | hf:att:pa_soort | hf:att:pa_cacao-gehalte | hf:att:pa_product-eigenschappen | hf:att:pa_soort-chocolade | hf:att:pa_herkomst-cacao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THFC-SET130 |  | Menakao | Sample Kit: MENAKAO | Suggested Retail: € 10,00 | 1 | 1-3 days (stock product) | In stock | sample-kits retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | |||||||
| MEN-60527 |  | Menakao | Dark Bar and Cocoa Nibs (100% dark) | Dark | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 4 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 100-en | direct-trade-en | dark | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60541 |  | Menakao | Dark Chocolate (80% dark) | Dark | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | Out of stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 80-en | direct-trade-en | dark | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60558 |  | Menakao | Dark Chocolate (72% dark) | Dark | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 83 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 72-en | direct-trade-en | dark | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60565 |  | Menakao | Bird Chili (63% dark) | Dark (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | Out of stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 63-en | direct-trade-en | dark-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60572 |  | Menakao | Orange and Cranberries (63% dark) | Dark (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 81 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 63-en | direct-trade-en | dark-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60602 |  | Menakao | Cashew and Sea Salt (63% dark) | Dark (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 99 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 63-en | direct-trade-en | dark-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60619 |  | Menakao | Cocoa Nibs and Sea Salt (63% dark) | Dark (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 53 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 63-en | direct-trade-en | dark-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60589 |  | Menakao | Combava and Pink Pepper (63% dark) | Dark (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 30 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 63-en | direct-trade-en | dark-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60626 |  | Menakao | Arabica and Sea Salt (45% milk) | Milk (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 72 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 45-en | direct-trade-en | milk-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60640 |  | Menakao | Coconut Milk and Vanilla (45% milk) | Milk (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | 27 in stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 45-en | direct-trade-en | milk-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| MEN-60633 |  | Menakao | Madagascan Vanilla (45% milk) | Milk (inclusions/ flavored) | 75 gram | Suggested Retail: € 4,51 | 12 | 1-3 days (stock product) | Out of stock | chocolate-bars retail-en | menakao-en | voorraad-artikel-en | 45-en | direct-trade-en | milk-inclusions-flavored-en | madagascar-en | |
| SKU | Image | Brand | Name | Type of chocolate | nett weight | pricing (ex VAT) | case qty | Leadtime | Stock | Buy | hf:categories | hf:tax:yith_product_brand | hf:att:pa_soort | hf:att:pa_cacao-gehalte | hf:att:pa_product-eigenschappen | hf:att:pa_soort-chocolade | hf:att:pa_herkomst-cacao |
