OUR STORY
Every Great Story Begins With A Question.
Why was India, one of the world’s largest growers of cacao, still looking abroad for great chocolate?
It was a question that stayed with Akhil and Prathina Grandhi.
Surrounded by the rich agricultural landscape of Rajahmundry, they saw cacao flourishing on local farms year after year. Yet the finest chocolate always seemed to come from somewhere else. The ingredients were here. The farmers were here. The potential was here.
So why wasn’t the chocolate?
Instead of accepting the answer, they decided to create a new one.
THE BEGINNING
In 2019, Akhil and Prathina began their journey into cacao, driven by curiosity, determination, and an unwavering belief that Indian cacao deserved a place among the world's finest.
Neither founder came from the chocolate industry. Akhil brought experience in business development and agricultural entrepreneurship, while Prathina developed a passion for flavour development and chocolate R&D.
Together, they immersed themselves in every stage of cacao and chocolate making, learning the craft from the ground up.
LEARNED
Chocolate-making workshops became classrooms.
EXPLORED
Machinery exhibitions became research trips.
INNOVATED
When the equipment they needed wasn't available, they built their own.
PERSEVERED
Batch after batch followed, nearly 300 trials before arriving at the collection they were proud to share with the world.
Those years of learning, experimentation, and working directly with cacao led to the creation of Bon Fiction in 2021, with the brand launching in retail in 2022.
Then came the moment that validated years of perseverance.
International awards began arriving from some of the most respected names in the chocolate world. Bronze, Silver, and Gold honours recognised not only Bon Fiction’s craftsmanship but also the remarkable quality of Indian cacao.
In 2025, Bon Fiction’s Godavari cacao was recognised among the Best 50 Cacaos in the World, marking a defining milestone for both the brand and Indian chocolate on the global stage.
Their commitment went beyond making exceptional chocolate.
Bon Fiction became one of the few Indian chocolate makers to grow, ferment, and craft its own cacao, giving every bar complete traceability from tree to chocolate.
Working directly with farmers, the founders created a model that rewards quality, supports local livelihoods, and keeps value within the community.
Sustainability naturally became part of the process, from composting cacao husks to enriching the soil and nurturing future harvests.
Today, every Bon Fiction bar tells the same story.
About Us
Crafting Chocolates Worth Remembering since 2021
At Bon Fiction, we're not just making chocolate.
We're changing the way the world experiences Indian chocolate, one bar at a time.
Born on the fertile banks of the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh, Bon Fiction is an award-winning tree-to-bar chocolate maker dedicated to creating exceptional chocolate from Indian cacao. Every bar begins where great chocolate should, at the source. We grow, ferment, and craft our own cacao, allowing us complete control over every stage of its journey from tree to bar.
We work directly with local farmers, eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair value reaches the people who grow our cacao. We believe exceptional chocolate begins with thriving farming communities and healthy ecosystems. Sustainable farming practices, responsible sourcing, and respect for nature are woven into everything we do.
The name Bon Fiction is inspired by the French word Bon, meaning “good.” It reflects our pursuit of goodness in every sense: good ingredients, good craftsmanship, good farming, and memorable experiences.
Every Bon Fiction bar is made using carefully grown cacao harvested within a 25-kilometre radius of our chocolate factory, ensuring freshness, traceability, and quality. Combined with thoughtfully selected natural ingredients, our chocolates celebrate both the richness of Indian agriculture and the precision of world-class chocolate making.
RECOGNITION THAT MAKES US PROUD
International awards began arriving from some of the most respected names in the chocolate world. Bronze, Silver, and Gold honours recognised not only Bon Fiction’s craftsmanship but also the remarkable quality of Indian cacao.
In 2025, Bon Fiction’s Godavari cacao was recognised among the Best 50 Cacaos in the World, marking a defining milestone for both the brand and Indian chocolate on the global stage.