Van Houten is an iconic brand specializing in the manufacture of chocolate, recognized for its long history and reputation for quality. Founded in 1828 in the Netherlands, the brand introduced major innovations in the field of chocolate, notably the process of processing cocoa by hydraulic pressure invented by Coenraad Van Houten, allowing cocoa butter to be extracted from cocoa powder. This technique made it possible to produce a finer, smoother chocolate that was easier to use in the manufacture of various confectionery products.

The Van Houten brand is today owned by the Barry Callebaut group.