APARTADO
Commercial agreement with Asociación Agropecuaria Abibe with more than 80 cacao families.
Types of cacao
- Criollos and fine and aromatic cacao
- Organic certified cacao: 20 tons per year
- Regular Cacao: 80 tons per year
A COLOMBIAN NATIONAL PRIDE
Due to the agro-ecological conditions in Colombia, the country has some of the best cacao varieties in the world. Thanks to the superior genetics, it is possible to produce cacao beans with international quality in this country.
In Colombia, cacao production is a crucial activity for the national economy. Around 53,000 families benefit from it. However, the rapid economic development and population growth in the last decades have seriously threatened flora and fauna species in the country, including cacao trees. Potential cacao shortages are therefore expected in the upcoming years.
In Aroco, our mission is to preserve the Colombian cacao tradition while protecting both the cacao communities and natural resources.
QUALITY AND FAIR PRICES AT EVERY STAGE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN
We employ rigorous production processes based on regenerative agriculture principles, research and best post-harvesting practices. In this way, we seek to transform criollo cacao beans with superior genetics into beans that possess the organoleptic and chemical characteristics of cacao fino de aroma with premium quality and sustainability.
How do we do it?
1. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
We offer technical assistance in different communities in Colombia. We provide cacao producers with continuous training opportunities to adopt the best cacao agronomic practices.
- Nutrition and fertilization
- Control of soil erosion and reconstruction
- Water harvesting
- Cadmium level regulation
- Support and monitoring
- Management and financial support
2. POST-HARVESTING PROCESS
The post-harvesting process is fundamental to guarantee the final quality of the product. Therefore, we build collective collection points to allow producers to efficiently perform and optimize post-harvesting activities.
- Adequate fermentation and drying processes
- Manual selection of high-quality cacao beans
3. FAIR TRADE
We guarantee fair prices at each individual stage of the supply chain.
- Production
- Collection
- Selection
- Transportation
- Transformation
- Final client
CACAO BEANS
CACAO LIQUOR PASTE
Wholesale and exportation of cacao fino de aroma to the USA, Latin America and Europe
Do not hesitate to contact us and send us your request
PRODUCTION AND EXPORTATION OF CACAO WITH INTERNATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS
Organic and Regenerative Cacao
Cacao crops that use biofertilizers and agricultural practices that conserve and increase soil fertility.
Premium Genetics
We grow and look for the best criollo, hybrid and mixed cacao varieties
Traceability
Post-harvesting centralized sites that allow us to offer traceable cacao products
Delicate Flavor Nuances and Aroma
Achieved through state-of-the-art fermentation and drying processes
OUR FARM OF CACAO FINO DE AROMA
100% COLOMBIAN CACAO
Aroco is a company committed to the development of regenerative agriculture projects in Colombia with more than 8 years of experience in cacao crops and building up farmers communities.
In our farm located in the municipality of Nilo, Cundinamarca, we currently have 45 hectares of productive cacao plantations and a centralized system for post-harvesting activities such as gathering, selection, fermentation and drying.
FARMERS AND SUPPLIERS
In order to offer premium products, we partner with cacao communities across Colombia. We collaborate with big associations that have extensive experience in cacao plantations.
CHAPARRAL
Aroco has its own post harvest center where we buy cacao pulp and dry cacao from more than 300 cacao families.
Types of cacao
- Criollos and cacao fino de aroma
- Regular Cacao: 200 tons per year
TUMACO
Tumaco is one of the biggest cacao regions in Colombia, but also one of the most affected places by armed conflict and narcotraffic.
In this region, we have commercial agreements with two community councils: the Consejo Comunitario Bocas de Curay ASPROCET composed of 120 cacao families and the Consejo Comunitario del Bajo Mira y Frontera with more than 250 cacao families.
Types of cacao
- Criollos and cacao fino de aroma
- Regular Cacao: 100 tons per year
NILO
Aroco’s farm is located in Nilo, Cundinamarca. We have a post harvest center where we process our own and third parties cacao.
It is in our warehouse of 800 m2 where reception, selection, collection and packaging of products take place.
Types of cacao
- Criollos and cacao fino de aroma
- Own cacao (Organic certification in process): 12 tons per year
- Regular cacao from third parties: 80 tons per year
