Membership Information

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association is the non-profit professional international association for anyone working in the chocolate industry. We welcome chocolate professionals who support the association's Mission, Vision, and Values. FCIA is the only organization focused 100% on the fine chocolate segment of the industry.


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Membership Levels

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Standard Business Memberships

All qualified companies receive a listing on www.makeminefine.com, the online hub where consumers can find your company and visit your website. Please click here for a full list of member benefits.

  • New Professional = $400 (membership benefits available to one person)
  • Professional - 2 = $600 (membership benefits available to 2 people)
  • Professional - 3 = $800 (membership benefits available to 3 people)
  • Professional - 4 = $1,000 (membership benefits available to 4 people)
  • Professional - 5 = $1,200 (membership benefits available to 5 people)

Premium Business Memberships

  • Extra Fine = $3,200 (membership benefits available to 5 team members + add’l benefits)
  • Tastemaker = $5,000 (membership benefits available to 5 team members + add’l benefits)
  • Grand Reserve = $10,000 (membership benefits available to 5 team members + add’l benefits)

Other Memberships

  • Enthusiast = $250 (membership benefits available to one person who is an enthusiast or hobbyist)
  • Academics & Students = $75 (requires current student or faculty ID from accredited institutions)
  • In-Country Growers/Cooperatives = $150* (membership benefits available to one person)

* Mott Green Scholarship is available for in-country growers and cooperatives that are unable to afford the annual fee. If you are a grower and would like more information about our scholarship, please email c.ford@finechocolateindustry.org.

Membership Benefits

Membership in FCIA brings a wealth of tangible benefits designed to help you improve your business while also contributing to the growth of the fine chocolate industry.


All FCIA Members Receive:

  • FCIA Webinar access
  • FCIA Member Portal access
  • FCIA Member newsletter
  • Member promotions & discounts
  • Member networking opportunities
  • FCIA Member directory listing
  • Attendee discounts at FCIA events
  • Attendee discounts at non-FCIA events


All Standard Business & Premium Business Members receive the following additional benefits:

  • A business listing on Make Mine Fine, the FCIA’s consumer-facing marketplace website
  • Additional employee access to member benefits, depending on membership level
  • Vote on Members of the Board of Directors
  • Exhibitor discounts at non-FCIA Events
  • Exhibitor discounts at FCIA Events (Professional Level 3 - 5 and Extra Fine, Tastemaker, and Grand Reserve levels only)

  • Attendee passes to FCIA events (Professional Level 3 - 5 and Extra Fine, Tastemaker, and Grand Reserve levels only)

Extra Fine Members receive the following additional benefits:

  • Discounts on booths and sponsorships at FCIA events

  • One 10-minute sponsored presentation on a subject of your choice (in keeping with FCIA’s mission and in adherence to FCIA’s Code of Conduct)

  • Opportunity to provide handouts to attendees at FCIA events

  • FCIA Newsletter promotion 4x/year 

  • Webinar Sponsorship on all FCIA Webinars

  • One annual 45-minute sponsored webinar on a subject of your choice (in keeping with FCIA’s mission and in adherence to FCIA’s Code of Conduct)

Tastemaker Members receive all Extra Fine Member benefits plus the following additional benefits:

  • Three free tickets to every FCIA event
  • 1 Exhibitor Table at all FCIA events. 
  • Event Presentation at FCIA Events

Grand Reserve Members receive all Extra Fine Member and Tastemaker benefits plus the following additional benefits:

  • Two more annual 45-minute sponsored webinars on a subject of your choice (in keeping with FCIA’s mission and in adherence to FCIA’s Code of Conduct)
  • A sponsorship banner on both the FCIA website homepage and the MakeMineFine.com homepage.
  • A total of four free attendee passes to FCIA Events.


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Our Members

We celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of the fine chocolate professional focused on producing superior products made from premium chocolate and ingredients. 

Our members include professionals involved in chocolate from blossom to bonbon and bar:

  • Cacao growers and processors
  • Chocolate makers
  • Chocolate manufacturers
  • Chocolatiers
  • Chocolate equipment and ingredient suppliers
  • Pastry chefs
  • Chocolate marketing professionals
  • Chocolate industry professionals
  • Food writers and bloggers who specialize in chocolate
  • Culinary educators who specialize in chocolate
  • Gourmet retailers and wholesalers who focus on offering fine chocolate
  • Students who study some aspect of the chocolate industry or supply chain

If you are a fine chocolate professional and are committed to advancing the industry, FCIA is the organization for you!

Our Standard and Premium memberships are available to fine chocolate companies and companies that provide products and services to fine chocolate companies.


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