This family business was embraced by Canada, Nova Scotia, and the community of Antigonish. During the Syrian War the Hadhad chocolate factory, like much of their homeland, was destroyed in a bombing in 2013 that forced the family to leave everything behind and flee to Lebanon. They lived in a refugee camp in Lebanon until they were able to become Canadian citizens and rebuild their chocolate company.

Now, Peace by Chocolate is a strong believer in social justice and it works to support peace building projects throughout Canada. After all, One Peace Won't Hurt™!