Pana grew up in a migrant family in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Beginning his hospitality career at age 16 as a dishwasher, Pana was noticeably driven to learn and move up, and by the time he was 21 he had opened his first business. From there he explored a plethora of ventures until just three years ago, Pana Barbounis had a dream: to create a rich, luxurious and good-for-you chocolate that the whole world could enjoy… and Pana Chocolate was born!

A business with sustainability an its core, Pana Chocolate is committed to producing vegan, eco-friendly, organic chocolate that is as healthy as it is delicious.