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Learn about Craig Sams journey from pioneering Brown Rice in 1971 to leading a 20% market share with Maya Gold, England’s first Fairtrade product. Explore the growth of the brand, entrepreneurial culture, and environmental efforts like protecting mangroves for Tarpons. Discover how Green & Black’s went from a dream to a £150m brand with 10% of the UK market share and 30% annual growth, while reshaping the chocolate industry one bar at a time.
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From Pioneer to Brand Leader Craig Sams President Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate July 8 2010
Brown Rice 1971-1979
Maya Gold -Britain’s First Fairtrade-marked Product March 1994
More canopy habitat = more migratory birds Kentucky Warbler
Entrepreneurial Culture Cirila Cho - the next Green & Black’s?
First Bar 1991 Concept 1991 1995 2007 1999
1991A Dream 2010 - £150m brand 10% UK Market share 30% annual growth
From Pioneer to Brand Leader Craig Sams President Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate July 8 2010