spring and mulberry
Spring and Mulberry is a bean-to-bar chocolate company known for date-sweetened chocolate bars and handmade, allergen-free treats. Founded by Kathryn Shah and Sarah Bell in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company crafts premium chocolate without refined sugar using dates and natural sweeteners.
The Story
Spring and Mulberry is a bean-to-bar chocolate company known for date-sweetened chocolate bars and handmade, allergen-free treats.
Founded by Kathryn Shah, the company focuses on creating high-quality chocolate without refined sugar, using dates and other natural sweeteners instead.
Spring and Mulberry products are crafted in small batches with careful attention to ingredient quality and flavor profiles. The company offers a range of chocolate bars and gift sets that appeal to health-conscious consumers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Spring and Mulberry represents the city's vibrant craft food and beverage scene.
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Products & Services
Best Sellers Gift Set
Our most beloved bars, all in one place. This set includes Mixed Berry, Pecan Date, and Mulberry Fennel, the three flavors fans can't get enough of. Date-sweetened dark chocolate, speckled with the best of the best ingredients.
Quintessential Gift Set
A trio that's tried-and-true. This set features Pure Dark, Mint Leaf, and Blood Orange, three classic flavors reimagined. Infused with pure, essential oils (and never any added sugar).
Company Timeline
2022 — Founded
Kathryn Shah and Sarah Bell co-founded Spring & Mulberry in Raleigh, North Carolina, after a trip to Dubai inspired them to create better-for-you chocolate treats for their families.
2022 — Product Launch
Launched the first line of date-sweetened dark chocolate bars, crafted in small batches without refined sugar or common allergens.
2023 — Distribution Expansion
Expanded beyond direct-to-consumer sales into food delivery platforms and specialty retail, building on word-of-mouth demand from health-conscious chocolate lovers.
2024 — Brand Recognition
Gained visibility through features in Goop, Forbes, and Vogue, and appeared on How I Built This's Advice Line with Tony Xu of DoorDash.
