Non-profit organization created on October 30, 2013, it is made up of seven (7) community councils and two associations (Caunapí, Rosario, Tablón Dulce, Tablón Salado, Chagüí, Acapá, and Las Varas) (Palma Sur and Corpoteva), gathering over 5.000 producer families in the Colombian Pacific region.
Geographic Location
Rural areas of Tumaco and surrounding municipalities in the department of Nariño: Caunapí, Rosario, Tablón Dulce, Tablón Salado, Chagüí, Acapá, and Las Varas).
We are located in the rural areas of Tumaco and surrounding municipalities in the department of Nariño: Caunapí, Rosario, Tablón Dulce, Tablón Salado, Chagüí, Acapá, and Las Varas). Post-harvest center located in the township of Uribe, along the Tumaco–Pasto road.
Mission:
To market dried cocoa beans and their derivatives from the Colombian Pacific, to meet the demands of both national and international markets. We are committed to respecting the community, protecting the environment, supporting our collaborators, and ensuring the economic sustainability of the region.
Vision:
By 2030, to be the leading and most recognized company in local, national, and international markets, known for offering fair prices and exceptional quality. We aim to create an environment of social, environmental, and economic growth and sustainability for our customers, suppliers, and collaborators.
Product: Cocoa Beans
Presentation: Natural fiber sack (fique), weighing 50 kg.
Product Features
- Dried, fermented, and clean beans.
- Max. moisture 7%, fat content 50–55%, pH 5.2–6.0, free from impurities, mold, and pests.
Shelf Life: Six (6) to twelve (12) months.
Main Uses: Chocolate, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, beverage industries.
Regulations: Compliance with the following standards:
- Resolution 2674 of 2013.
- Resolution 1511 of 2011.
- Colombian Technical Standard NTC 1252 – Cocoa Beans.
- Colombian Technical Standard NTC – ISO 2292 – Cocoa Beans, Sampling.
Associated Families: 5,000.
Capacity: 25 tons per harvest, equivalent to 4 containers.
Annual Harvests: January (low volume), June (medium volume), and December (high volume).
Export Volume: 8 containers per year.
Production Area: Between 0 and 50 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.).
Added Value or Differentiator: Production and transformation of table chocolate in 250 g and 124 g presentations, and chocolate bars with 45% and 55% cocoa content.
Certifications and Quality Standards: RUT – 900670223 – 4 GAP certifications (in process of renewal).
Social Responsibility and Sustainability Programs: Chocolate Tumaco Foundation – NIT: 900797423-7.
Contact information
📞 José Hernes Klinger Londoño – +57 318 431 1130
📩 hernesklinger@gmail.com
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