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  "name": "Kaoka",
  "description": "Kaoka is a French brand specializing in organic and fair trade chocolate, known for its commitment to sustainable and ethical cocoa sourcing. They are vertically integrated, working directly with cocoa farmers.",
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  "category": "Food & Beverage",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-06-29T06:38:27.112Z",
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    "founded": "1993",
    "headquarters": "Valence, France",
    "pricing_model": "Premium pricing, reflecting the higher costs associated with organic certification, fair trade practices, and high-quality raw materials.",
    "core_products": "Organic chocolate bars, baking chocolate (couverture), cocoa powder, chocolate spreads.",
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    "target_markets": "Environmentally and ethically conscious consumers, health-focused individuals, professional chefs and home bakers, specialty food retailers, and organic supermarkets.",
    "employee_count": "50-200",
    "funding_stage": "Privately owned / Established",
    "subcategory": "Chocolate Manufacturing, Organic Products"
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