About Us

Scott Davis spent years bringing magic to the screen as a special effects artist, conjuring snow, fog, and fire for movies and TV shows. It was a dream job—until a quiet moment between sets changed everything. Wandering into an old bookstore, he stumbled across The Emperors of Chocolate. As he turned its pages, the stories of Milton Hershey and Forrest Mars sparked a new passion. Hershey, with his blend of grit and goodness, became Scott’s unlikely hero.

That discovery lit a fire. Scott decided to chase a childhood dream: crafting his own dark chocolate. Armed with cocoa beans ordered online, he dove in—burning batches, wrestling with tempering, and laughing over flops. On his days off, he tinkered with recipes, scribbling notes and sharing samples with friends and family. Six months of persistence paid off: the failures faded, and the flavors clicked.

In October, Native Bean came to life with its first online sale. Since then, Scott has built a brand Utahns know and love—one that honors the cocoa bean itself. Sourced from places like Madagascar, Ecuador, and Belize, each bean carries a story and a taste all its own.

Native Bean is more than chocolate—it’s a journey back to the source. Explore our collection online or follow us on social media to join the adventure!