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Indonesia Java A 40% lightbreaking
Prices upon requestOnce an essential part of any chocolate collection, Java light breaking cacao has unfortunately become increasingly rare on the island. Our beans come from state owned plantations. -
Ivory Coast Conventional
Prices upon requestIvory Coast has been the main cacao producing country since the mid 1970's. In the past years the country has experienced a significant decrease in production due to a combination of factors: climate change, spreading disease (swollen shoot virus), and sector management problems. Will West Africa's supremacy in cocoa production remain? The answer is yet uncertain and will greatly depend on the effectiveness of the measure that the sector will take in the coming years to overcome the deficit in production. -
Jamaica First Grade Polished
Prices upon requestWith an annual cacao harvest averaging around 100-150 tons per year, Jamaica currently exports about 90% of its annual production. Until recently, the beans underwent a "polishing" process that gave them a unique outward appearance. This process is no longer used on the beans but the richness and depth of flavours remains. -
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Madagascar Mava Maliolio Organic
Prices upon requestMaliolio Plantation is located in the middle of a string of plantations that go from North to South along the Sambirano Valley and which together make up the MAVA Estate. Each of the farms has its own unique mix of genetics and terroir which produce very distinctive flavours. MAVA proudly showcases different flavours of cacao found on the island. Discover the one that suits your chocolate personality the most! -
Madagascar Mava Ottange Organic
Prices upon requestMAVA Ottange is a 7 hectare farm located in the Sambirano Valley and part of a group of farms that make up the MAVA Estate. This former state owned plantation has its own unique blend of genetics that are carefully fermented and dried on their own post harvesting facility. Ottange was recognized amongst the world's best 18 cacaos of 2017 by the International Cacao of Excellence Awards. Its flavours have also contributed to award winning chocolate at the Academy of Chocolate Awards, the Great Taste Awards and the International Chocolate Awards. -
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Madagascar Mava Préparation
Prices upon requestMAVA Préparation is a special blend of cacaos prepared for Daarnhouwer from different MAVA farms and adjacent small holder farms. A blend of very Madagascan flavours! -
Madagascar Sambirano No 1
Prices upon requestThe 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. -
Madagascar Sambirano No 1 Organic
Prices upon requestSince the 1960's cacao cultivation has contributed to the reforestation of the Sambirano Valley. This is due to the fact that all cacao there is grown in an agroforestry scheme with no agrochemicals. In spite of this, not all cacao there is certified organic. Our organic certified Sambirano is produced by small holder farmers organized under a local cooperative. -
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Mexico Finca La Rioja Porcelana Blanca
Prices upon requestWhen José María Pascacio took over Finca La Rioja from his father more than 15 years ago, he embarked on a journey of ongoing improvement, learning and growth. This labour of love was crowned with a much coveted Gold at the Cacao of Excellence Awards edition of 2021. -
Mexico Soconusco El Vado Lote V 6.0**
Prices upon requestCacao is interwoven in the fabric of Chiapaneco history, identity and culture, with academics placing the use and cultivation of cacao by the Olmecs in the period of 2000 BC to 250 AC. This rich heritage is still very much present in modern day Chiapas where cacao is still grown and consumed by locals. Tuzantán is a Nahuatl name which means "place with an abundance of tuzas." Tuzas are gophers. In this area, cacao is collected fresh and brought to the fermentation center at Finca La Rioja. -
Nicaragua Cosecha Partners Amaya Organic
Prices upon requestCosecha Partners is considered a pioneer in developing regenerative agricultural supply chains in organic crops like chia, coffee, macadamia and cacao in Nicaragua. They have been reaching out and partnering with small holder producers from rural communities who want to commit to organic agriculture but who can’t access any type of support mechanisms to improve their livelihoods. To date, Cosecha has benefitted more than 1,500 smallholder farmers and generated over $2.5 million in increased household income. -
Nicaragua Cosecha Partners Dario Organic
Prices upon requestCosecha Partners is considered a pioneer in developing regenerative agricultural supply chains in organic crops like chia, coffee, macadamia and cacao in Nicaragua. They have been reaching out and partnering with small holder producers from rural communities who want to commit to organic agriculture but who can’t access any type of support mechanisms to improve their livelihoods. To date, Cosecha has benefitted more than 1,500 smallholder farmers and generated over $2.5 million in increased household income. -
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Nicaragua Cosecha Partners Mila Organic
Prices upon requestCosecha Partners is considered a pioneer in developing regenerative agricultural supply chains in organic crops like chia, coffee, macadamia and cacao in Nicaragua. They have been reaching out and partnering with small holder producers from rural communities who want to commit to organic agriculture but who can’t access any type of support mechanisms to improve their livelihoods. To date, Cosecha has benefitted more than 1,500 smallholder farmers and generated over $2.5 million in increased household income. -
Nicaragua Cosecha Partners Premium Organic + Fair for Life
Prices upon requestCosecha Partners is considered a pioneer in developing regenerative agricultural supply chains in organic crops like chia, coffee, macadamia and cacao in Nicaragua. They have been reaching out and partnering with small holder producers from rural communities who want to commit to organic agriculture but who can’t access any type of support mechanisms to improve their livelihoods. To date, Cosecha has benefitted more than 1,500 smallholder farmers and generated over $2.5 million in increased household income. -
Papua New Guinea
Prices upon requestSince its introduction in the 20th century to Papua New Guinea, cacao went from being grown by a few plantations to becoming a cash crop grown by small holder farmers in different regions. Nowadays over one million cocoa farmers contribute to the production of more than 40 thousand tons of cocoa beans. Through national and international efforts, the quality and diversity of PNG cacao has received increased exposure and recognition. -
Peru Conventional
Prices upon requestThrough 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. -
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Peru Marañón Pure Nacional
Prices upon requestThrough 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. -
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Peru Organic
Prices upon requestThrough 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. -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Prices upon requestSaint Vincent cacao is back on the Daarnhouwer fine flavour cocoa map! We are very proud to resume our collaboration with SVG Cocoa Company. The Caribbean island of Saint Vincent is located south of Saint Lucia and north of Grenada and has witnessed the rise, fall and comeback of cacao since the 18th century. The cacao flavours you will find are as bright and sunny as the Caribbean island itself! -
São Tomé
Prices upon requestAfter 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. -
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São Tomé CECAQ 11 Organic + Fair Trade
Prices upon requestAfter 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. -
São Tomé Organic
Prices upon requestAfter 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. -
Tanzania Kilombero Conventional
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Tanzania Kokoa Kamili Organic
Prices upon requestSince 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.