Chocolate Colombia (Cacao)
This organization brings together diverse cacao-producing regions with the purpose of driving the development of large-scale processing facilities. It also leads a community nursery project in Valdivia, in the northern subregion of Antioquia. Its export experience to Europe and the United States, combined with an annual processing capacity of 800 tons, positions it as a key player in the sector.
- Country: Colombia
- Department: Antioquia
- Municipalities: Valdivia, Taraza, Caceres
- Elevation: 80 – 1100 M.A.S.L.
- Varietal: FSV41, CEAR 5, FEC2
- Sensorial profile: Flower notes with highlighted chocolate, nutty and red berries aromas.
- Production unit area: 57 certified hectares.
- Harvest: Manual
- Processing method: Covered beds (90% of process).
- Drying: Covered beds.
- Sustainability certificates: Green Businesses (Colombian Environment Ministry)
