When Mark left for Chile in 2003, he had no idea his three-month vacation would turn into a decade-plus-long adventure exploring Latin America, including three years working in the jungles of Ecuador and ten years with The Nature Conservancy in Chile. Recognizing the absence of authentic, high-quality chocolate production in Chile and the significant carbon footprint of importing foreign brands, Mark embarked on a personal challenge. Drawing on his background in social and environmental ethics, he committed to sourcing beans directly from a cooperative that grows its cocoa in harmony with the Amazon rainforest's biodiversity. Additionally, he designed packaging that is entirely compostable and recyclable. Mark further expressed his love for his adopted country by celebrating its unique and traditional ingredients with a dedicated line of inclusion bars called "Flavors of Chile."