Mez Foods LLC

Mez Foods LLC is a Chicago-based artisanal food company specializing in mesquite-based chocolate alternatives and candy products. The company creates nutritious, chocolatey, and regenerative sweets using mesquite pods as a sustainable alternative to traditional cacao. Their product line includes Mez Bars in flavors like Sweet M!lk, Mellow M!lk, Peanut Better, and Warm Spices, as well as Mini Mesquite Cups with varieties including peanut butter, s'mores, and pistachio crunch. Mez Foods serves health-conscious consumers seeking clean-label confectionery products free from cacao, dairy, caffeine, heavy metals, and artificial ingredients. The company emphasizes sustainability through their use of mesquite, which thrives in arid climates requiring minimal water and no fertilizers, making it suitable for areas unsuitable for most crops. Each product is handcrafted in small batches in their South Side Chicago facility. The company has gained recognition in the food industry and retail presence including Foxtrot Market locations throughout Chicago. Mez Foods targets the growing market for better-for-you chocolate alternatives, positioning mesquite as a superfood ingredient high in antioxidants, polyphenols, iron, protein, and fiber while being naturally sweet with significantly less bitterness than cacao.