The Sambirano Valley is named after the river that drains the rich and fertile soils of the region. It is the main cocoa production area on the island and accounts for about 99% of the country's total cocoa volumes. About 33 thousand small holder farmers are involved in cacao farming and are proud of contributing to the country's reputation as a fine flavour cocoa exporter.
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Since its foundation, Kokoa Kamili has had a deep commitment to benefitting the farmers it works with and to quality. Their cocoa beans are found in award winning chocolate bars, couvertures and chocolate products around the world. Kokoa Kamili earned a much coveted spot amongst the world's 18 best cacaos at the 2017 edition of the Cacao of Excellence Awards. -
After the Portuguese introduced cacao to Principe, the small island became the gateway of cacao to Africa. From there cacao was brought to its sister island of São Tomé and later on into mainland West Africa. The bittersweet history of cacao on both islands was reflected in the neglect of plantations and crops for many decades. Nowadays, it has regained strength and has become an important source of income for many smallholder farmers who are proud of their contribution to the country's production. -
After the Portuguese introduced cacao to Principe, the small island became the gateway of cacao to Africa. From there cacao was brought to its sister island of São Tomé and later on into mainland West Africa. The bittersweet history of cacao on both islands was reflected in the neglect of plantations and crops for many decades. Nowadays, it has regained strength and has become an important source of income for many smallholder farmers who are proud of their contribution to the country's production. -
Through extensive genetic studies, the origin of the different Theobroma species was determined to be located in the Upper Amazon Valley which comprises parts of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Brazil. This rich diversity lives on to our current days and is showcased by each one of these countries. Tamshiyacu showcases excellent cacao from the heart of the Peruvian Amazon by combining innovative agrofrorestry systems and land restoration. -
Öko Caribe works alongside more than 160 farmers in Duarte. Together, they produce and commercialize around 500 MT of top quality Organic certified cacao on a yearly basis. Through technical and financial support, the small holder farmers are able to improve the quality and yield of their cacao which is collected fresh and fermented in a state of the art fermentation center run by Öko Caribe. Öko Caribe conventional cocoa beans showcase the same commitment to quality as the company has shown with its organic certified cacao.
