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Noka Chocolate controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2007

    Nikkei award-marketing controversy

    Coverage questioned Noka's presentation of a "Best Chocolate in America" result associated with The Nikkei, reporting that the result appeared in a smaller paid-advertising publication rather than the main newspaper edition.

  2. 2007

    Online public-relations disclosure controversy

    The principal of DPK Public Relations posted defenses of Noka on blogs before publicly identifying the firm's client relationship with the company, raising transparency concerns.

  3. 2006

    Couverture sourcing and price controversy

    DallasFood.org argued that Noka's products appeared to use largely unaltered Bonnat couverture while being sold at a much higher price. Noka defended its specifications but did not deny the supplier connection described in the coverage.