Our Farmers

We personally know and visit our farmers. We choose projects, farms, and farmers who share our values and support them directly through direct trade — by purchasing their finished product, 100% cacao paste. This way, more of the value remains in the place of origin, rather than if we bought cacao beans and processed them in the Czech Republic. And that makes sense to us.

Peru Chuncho

Farmers Beatriz, Jorge, Teodolfo, Aurelio, Paulino & their community
Where the wildness of the mountains meets the fertile jungle of the Upper Amazon.

We had the honor of visiting these farmers for the first time in October 2023. They live simply, in harmony with nature, and carefully preserve this ancient variety, which produces smaller pods with a refined and unforgettable flavor. Chuncho cacao is not only a delight for all your senses, but also a way to support farmers who honor and respect both tradition and nature. 

Mexico, Soconusco

Farmers Maria, Felipe & community
Where cacao grows as smooth as velvet.

We bring the rare Criollo Blanco cacao directly from the farmer in southern Mexico. This cacao grows in the picturesque region of Soconusco, where the cacao trees overlook the endless Pacific Ocean. In 2021, we had the privilege of visiting the farm and walking among the trees that bear this true treasure. When the farmer offered us fresh cacao straight from the trees, the delicate taste of the white beans instantly captivated us — a moment we’ll never forget. We became friends, and since then, we visit the farmers regularly.

Peru Piura

Farmers Ramón & Thomas and their community at Bosques Secos Salitral
Where arid mountains have turned into a fertile cacao paradise.

In 2023, we had the privilege of visiting these farmers in person and witnessing their passion and care for the cacao trees. Their work preserves this rare cacao variety and transforms the dry mountain valley into a fertile, polycultural oasis. We saw how local youth are now learning skills such as organic farming and nursery management, contributing to sustainable development and strengthening bonds between generations. Women from the cooperative produce organic fertilizers for cacao cultivation. During our visit, we took part in a workshop on sustainable agroforestry, where essential knowledge about growing cacao in harmony with nature and protecting the local ecosystem was shared. Farmers in the region receive tremendous support from their cooperative, which provides not only professional training but also access to a “bank” of native tree species to plant alongside the cacao trees. In addition to cacao, farmers grow fruit for their families and palo santo, ensuring a stable income for their future and the assurance that their efforts will be valued long after they retire from active work on their cacao farms.

Philippines

Farmer Pastor & his family and village community
In the green mountains of Mindanao Island.

In a mountain village at the heart of the wild landscape, Pastor — a farmer and pastor in one — cares not only for his cacao trees but also for his community, with incredible passion and devotion. When we visited his permaculture farm in 2022, we could feel, in every piece of soil, the deep connection between cacao and the people who nurture it. 

Costa Rica

Farmer Don Donald & his family
Where the tradition of growing cacao is passed down from generation to generation. 

Farmer Don cultivates cacao on his family farm in the Upala region. We first met Don at his farm in 2022 and were enchanted by the deep care and knowledge with which he approaches every single cacao tree — as if he knew each one personally and watched it grow. Growing cacao is a family tradition; some of the cacao trees were planted by his grandfather himself.