Origin guide

Chocolate Origins Atlas

Explore chocolate by place: cacao sources, growing regions, named estates, and the countries makers call home. This atlas ties those pages together so you can follow both source and maker geography.

226 places

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Countries

Austria

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Austria

Chocolate from Austrian makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao sourced from fine-flavor origins.

Belize

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Belize

Chocolate made with Belizean cacao, a Central American origin known for bright acidity and fruity depth shaped by tropical climate and volcanic soils.

Blend

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Blend

Chocolate bars blended from cacao sourced across multiple origins, offering balanced flavor profiles from bean-to-bar makers.

Bolivia

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Bolivia

Chocolate made with Bolivian cacao, including rare wild cacao from the Beni region and cultivated beans from South American growing areas.

Brazil

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Brazil

Chocolate from Brazil, featuring bars by Brazilian makers alongside craft bars using Brazilian cacao from Bahia and Amazonian growing regions.

Cameroon

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Cameroon

Chocolate made with Cameroonian cacao, a West African origin contributing distinctive beans to craft chocolate production.

Canada

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Canada

Chocolate from Canadian makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with fine-flavor cacao sourced from notable origins.

Colombia

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Colombia

Chocolate from Colombia, featuring bars by Colombian makers alongside craft bars using Colombian cacao prized for bright, fruity character.

Congo

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Congo

Chocolate made with Congolese cacao, a Central African origin with emerging fine-flavor reputation.

Costa Rica

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Costa Rica

Chocolate made with Costa Rican cacao, a Central American origin known for balanced flavor and fine-flavor varieties.

Denmark

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Denmark

Chocolate from Danish makers, known for bean-to-bar bars using cacao from fine-flavor origins.

Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic

Chocolate from the Dominican Republic, featuring bars by Dominican makers alongside craft bars using Dominican fine-flavor cacao.

Ecuador

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Ecuador

Chocolate made with Ecuadorian cacao, home to the heritage Nacional variety and one of the most recognized fine-flavor origins.

Fiji

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Fiji

Chocolate made with Fijian cacao, a Pacific island origin with distinctive flavor shaped by its tropical growing conditions.

France

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France

Chocolate from French makers with deep bean-to-bar heritage, using cacao sourced from fine-flavor origins worldwide.

Ghana

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Ghana

Chocolate made with Ghanaian cacao, a major West African origin known for classic, balanced flavor and historical importance.

Grenada

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Grenada

Chocolate made with Grenadian cacao, a Caribbean origin known for fine-flavor Trinitario varieties.

Guatemala

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Guatemala

Chocolate made with Guatemalan cacao, a Central American origin with heritage varieties and diverse growing regions.

Haiti

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Haiti

Chocolate made with Haitian cacao, a Caribbean origin contributing to fine-flavor craft chocolate sourcing.

Honduras

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Honduras

Chocolate from Honduras, featuring bars by Honduran makers alongside craft bars using Honduran cacao with balanced, earthy character.

Hungary

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Hungary

Chocolate from Hungarian makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao from fine-flavor origins.

Iceland

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Iceland

Chocolate from Icelandic makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao sourced from fine-flavor origins.

India

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India

Chocolate made with Indian cacao, grown in regions like Kerala and Karnataka and valued for distinctive flavor character.

Indonesia

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Indonesia

Chocolate made with Indonesian cacao from Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Java, contributing diverse flavor profiles to craft chocolate.

Italy

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Italy

Chocolate from Italian makers blending heritage craft with fine-flavor cacao from notable origins.

Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast

Chocolate made with Ivorian cacao, one of the world's largest cacao-producing origins, increasingly represented in fine-flavor craft sourcing.

Jamaica

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Jamaica

Chocolate from Jamaica, featuring bars by Jamaican makers alongside craft bars using Jamaican cacao known for fruity Caribbean character.

Lithuania

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Lithuania

Chocolate from Lithuanian makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao from fine-flavor origins.

Madagascar

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Madagascar

Chocolate from Madagascar, featuring bars by Malagasy makers alongside craft bars using Madagascar's distinctive fruity, floral cacao.

Mexico

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Mexico

Chocolate from Mexico, featuring bars by Mexican makers alongside craft bars using Mexican cacao from Tabasco, Oaxaca, and other heritage regions.

New Zealand

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New Zealand

Chocolate from New Zealand makers, with bars using cacao sourced from fine-flavor origins.

Nicaragua

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Nicaragua

Chocolate from Nicaragua, featuring bars by Nicaraguan makers alongside craft bars using Nicaraguan cacao grown in tropical mountain regions.

Norway

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Norway

Chocolate from Norwegian makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao from fine-flavor origins.

Panama

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Panama

Chocolate made with Panamanian cacao, a Central American origin with fine-flavor varieties and growing craft recognition.

Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea

Chocolate made with Papua New Guinean cacao, a Pacific origin with distinctive flavor profiles, including cacao from Karkar Island.

Peru

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Peru

Chocolate from Peru, featuring bars by Peruvian makers alongside craft bars using Peruvian cacao from the Amazon and Andes.

Philippines

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Philippines

Chocolate from the Philippines, featuring bars by Filipino makers alongside craft bars using Philippine cacao from tropical island regions.

Sao Tome

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Sao Tome

Chocolate made with São Toméan cacao, a small African island origin known for fine-flavor beans and historical importance.

Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone

Chocolate made with Sierra Leonean cacao, a West African origin contributing distinctive beans from regions like Gola Rainforest.

Singapore

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Singapore

Chocolate from Singaporean makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao sourced from fine-flavor origins.

Solomon Islands

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Solomon Islands

Chocolate made with Solomon Islands cacao, a Pacific origin including beans from Guadalcanal and Makira.

Spain

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Spain

Chocolate from Spanish makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with fine-flavor cacao from notable origins.

Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

Chocolate made with Sri Lankan cacao, a South Asian origin with tropical growing conditions and distinctive flavor character.

Sweden

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Sweden

Chocolate from Swedish makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao from fine-flavor origins.

Switzerland

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Switzerland

Chocolate from Swiss makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with traceable, fine-flavor cacao sourced from notable origins.

Tanzania

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Tanzania

Chocolate made with Tanzanian cacao from regions like Morogoro and Udzungwa, known for balanced, distinctive flavor.

Thailand

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Thailand

Chocolate from Thailand, featuring bars by Thai makers alongside craft bars using Thai cacao with smooth, balanced character.

Togo

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Togo

Chocolate made with Togolese cacao, a West African origin contributing to fine-flavor craft chocolate sourcing.

Trinidad

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Trinidad

Chocolate made with Trinidadian cacao, the historic home of Trinitario and a recognized fine-flavor Caribbean origin.

Uganda

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Uganda

Chocolate from Uganda, featuring bars by Ugandan makers alongside craft bars using Ugandan cacao from East African growing regions.

United Arab Emirates

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United Arab Emirates

Chocolate from UAE makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with cacao sourced from fine-flavor origins.

United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

Chocolate from British makers crafting bean-to-bar bars with fine-flavor cacao sourced from notable origins.

United States

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United States

Chocolate from American bean-to-bar makers across the US craft movement, sourcing cacao from fine-flavor origins worldwide.

Vanuatu

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Vanuatu

Chocolate made with Vanuatuan cacao, a Pacific origin including beans from Malekula and other islands.

Venezuela

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Venezuela

Chocolate from Venezuela, featuring bars by Venezuelan makers alongside craft bars using Venezuelan cacao, recognized as a premier fine-flavor origin.

Vietnam

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Vietnam

Chocolate from Vietnam, featuring bars by Vietnamese makers alongside craft bars using Vietnamese cacao from Ben Tre, Lam Dong, and other regions.

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Regions

Acre

Region

Acre

Country: Brazil

Wild-growing native cacao from the Amazon rainforest, collected by indigenous peoples. Genetic diversity anchor for chocolate origins.

Acul Du Nord

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Acul Du Nord

Country: Haiti

Haiti's fine-flavor cacao, centrally fermented by PISA. Farmers earn 4x more through specialty-grade processing and fair pricing.

Alta Verapaz

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Alta Verapaz

Country: Guatemala

Guatemala's mountains of true peace produce fine-flavor cacao through Cacao Verapaz. Indigenous communities preserve native varietals.

Alto Beni River

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Alto Beni River

Country: Bolivia

Bolivia's wild cacao, harvested from the water-rich Amazonian forest. Rare Beniano genetics produce complex fudge, honey, and coffee notes.

Amazonas

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Amazonas

Country: Peru

Amazonas in northern Peru is home to the Marañón Canyon, where pure Nacional cacao genetics were rediscovered.

Antioquia

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Antioquia

Country: Colombia

Colombia's third-largest cacao producer. Criollo and trinitario hybrids thrive in diverse microclimates, yielding fine-flavor beans.

Apurímac

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Apurímac

Country: Peru

High-altitude Peruvian Andes cacao. Trinitario thrives at 9000+ feet using ancestral techniques in cool, temperate climate.

Aragua

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Aragua

Country: Venezuela

Historic Venezuelan criollo heartland. Chuao, Ocumare, Choroní produce legendary cacao with 400+ years of tradition and heirloom genetics.

Arauca

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Arauca

Country: Colombia

Colombia's second-largest cacao region. Award-winning fine-flavor beans from the Orinoco plains with balanced, aromatic character.

Ayacucho

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Ayacucho

Country: Peru

Ayacucho in south-central Peru is a rising cacao region anchored in the VRAEM valleys, where smallholder farms grow Criollo-influenced cacao.

Ba Ria

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Ba Ria

Country: Vietnam

Vietnam's cacao revival birthplace. Coastal terroir produces fruity, tropical-forward beans. Partnered with award-winning makers.

Bahia

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Bahia

Country: Brazil

Brazil's legendary Cacao Coast. Family farms revitalize fine-flavor production using cabruca forest cultivation and careful fermentation.

Bali

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Bali

Country: Indonesia

Indonesian heirloom cacao with 400+ year old genetics. Volcanic soil and agroforestry yield rare criollo character and complexity.

Ben Tre

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Ben Tre

Country: Vietnam

Vietnam's birthplace of modern cacao. Mekong Delta terroir, coconut-shaded trees, honeysuckle and citrus character.

Boyaca

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Boyaca

Country: Colombia

Colombian Andes cacao with diverse terroir. Mountain elevation and soil profiles create balanced, complex flavor development.

Bundibugyo

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Bundibugyo

Country: Uganda

Uganda's largest cacao region. Latitude Trade Co. connects 4,600+ certified organic smallholders with direct payment and specialty-grade processing.

Carabobo

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Carabobo

Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's finest criollo heartland. Puerto Cabello and Trincheras produce beans rich with hazelnut, almond, and floral notes over 400 years.

Chanchamayo

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Chanchamayo

Country: Peru

Central Peru's high-altitude cacao: fruity citrus notes, shade-grown tradition, rich Andean foothill terroir.

Chanthaburi

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Chanthaburi

Country: Thailand

Thai cacao heritage: Chumphon 1 hybrid, agroforestry tradition, family fermentation expertise. Tropical monsoon terroir.

Chiapas

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Chiapas

Country: Mexico

Mexico's ancient cacao heartland. Mayan heritage, 4000-year tradition, heirloom criollos in protected forest systems.

Coto Brus

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Coto Brus

Country: Costa Rica

Costa Rica's heirloom survivor. Pre-1970s genetics preserved through plague. Rare, genetically significant cacao with complex flavors.

Cotopaxi

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Cotopaxi

Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's central-highland cacao. Volcanic soil influence, temperate-tropical transition zone, part of Ecuador's fine-flavor tradition.

Cuzco

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Cuzco

Country: Peru

Peru's Chuncho cacao: world-class altitude terroir (800-1400m), high sugar, fruity and floral character. Legendary quality.

Dak Lak

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Dak Lak

Country: Vietnam

Vietnam's Central Highlands coffee tradition meets cacao. Basaltic soil, 500-700m elevation, characteristic highland flavor profile.

Davao

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Davao

Country: Philippines

Philippines' chocolate and durian capital. Diverse soil and cacao varietals create distinct, complex flavor profiles within the same city.

Dong Nai

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Dong Nai

Country: Vietnam

Vietnam's highest-yield cacao region. Integrated farm-to-bar processing, fertile soils, sustainable circular agriculture practices.

Duarte

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Duarte

Country: Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic's cacao powerhouse: 70% of exports. Fine-flavor beans with denomination of origin, advanced fermentation.

Esmeraldas

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Esmeraldas

Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's Pacific coast cacao with Afro-Ecuadorian heritage. Criollo ancestry, mild spice and melon character, women-led production.

Gola Rainforest

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Gola Rainforest

Country: Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's forest-friendly cacao: shade-grown beneath native trees. 2000+ hectares protected, farmers earn 50%+ more income.

Guadalcanal

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Guadalcanal

Country: Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands' rainforest cacao: volcanic soil, organic cultivation. Amelonado and Trinitario beneath coconut palms, 27th globally.

Guayas

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Guayas

Country: Ecuador

Explore Ecuador's Guayas region, home to Nacional cacao with floral and fruity notes. Discover fine flavor beans with complex fermentation character.

Hato Mayor

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Hato Mayor

Country: Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic's Hato Mayor region grows aromatic Trinitario cacao with floral intensity. A key source for quality chocolate.

Huanuco

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Huanuco

Country: Peru

Peru's Huanuco region grows cacao in the Selva Central rainforest with tropical climate and varied microclimates producing quality beans.

Java

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Java

Country: Indonesia

Indonesian Java island grows rare Criollo cacao with distinctive smoke-dried character and complex flavor. Premium origin for craft chocolate.

Junín

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Junín

Country: Peru

Peru's Junín region grows fruity cacao with berry and cherry notes in volcanic soils. Smallholder farms use traditional fermentation techniques.

Karkar

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Karkar

Country: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's Karkar Island grows heirloom Trinitario cacao in volcanic soil with blackberry, plum, and molasses notes.

Karnataka

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Karnataka

Country: India

India's Karnataka grows cacao in mixed crop systems with coconut and arecanut, creating distinctive flavor profiles from tropical terroir.

Kerala

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Kerala

Country: India

India's Kerala state produces one-third of national cacao with tropical coastal flavors. Ideal rainfall and climate support quality bean production.

Lachua

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Lachua

Country: Guatemala

Guatemala's Lachuá grows indigenous cacao with lemon, strawberry, and walnut notes. Q'eqchi' Maya farmers use sustainable agroforestry methods.

Lake Managua

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Lake Managua

Country: Nicaragua

Nicaragua's Lake Managua region grows Chuno cacao, a heirloom variety certified by the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative for its historic and flavor value.

Lam Dong

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Lam Dong

Country: Vietnam

Vietnam's Lam Dong grows sustainable cacao in the Western Highlands alongside coffee heritage. Modern quality partnerships support production.

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Los Rios

Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's Los Ríos grows Arriba Nacional cacao with floral aromatics among century-old trees and tropical hardwoods. Distinctive blossom notes.

Mababu

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Mababu

Country: Tanzania

Papua New Guinea's Mababu grows heirloom cacao in volcanic soil. Island terroir supports complex flavor development.

Madre de Dios

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Madre de Dios

Country: Peru

Peru's Madre de Dios grows cacao in Amazon rainforest as a forest-friendly crop. Biodiverse terroir supports sustainable production.

Makira Island

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Makira Island

Country: Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands' Makira grows cacao in volcanic soil alongside native coconut forests. Women-led farming supports complex flavor development.

Malekula Island

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Malekula Island

Country: Vanuatu

Vanuatu's Malekula Island grows heirloom amelonado cacao with careful fermentation. Small-scale producers create distinctive flavor character.

Marañón Canyon

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Marañón Canyon

Country: Peru

Peru's Marañón Canyon grows rare Nacional cacao at high altitude with jasmine tea, floral, and stone fruit notes. Rediscovered from near extinction.

Matagalpa

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Matagalpa

Country: Nicaragua

Nicaragua's Matagalpa grows cacao in highland forests with earthy and floral character. Award-winning fermentation and drying techniques.

Mindanao

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Mindanao

Country: Philippines

Philippines' Mindanao grows 80% of national cacao through small-scale farming. Award-winning quality gaining international recognition.

Morogoro

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Morogoro

Country: Tanzania

Tanzania's Morogoro region grows cacao in Kilombero Valley with smallholder farmers. Kokoa Kamili supports quality improvement and fair pricing.

Moruga

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Moruga

Country: Trinidad

Trinidad's Moruga grows cacao through direct farmer partnerships and agroforestry. Artisanal small-batch bean-to-bar processing.

Napo

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Napo

Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's Napo grows cacao using traditional Chakra agroforestry in the Amazon. Sustainable production maintaining forest biodiversity.

Nosy Be

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Nosy Be

Country: Madagascar

Madagascar's Nosy Be region near Sambirano Valley grows cacao with citrus and nut notes. Unique microclimate and fertile alluvial soils.

Para

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Para

Country: Brazil

Brazil's Pará state grows 50% of national cacao with double the average yield. Largest genetic diversity bank in the world.

Paspaskato

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Paspaskato

Country: Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands' Paspaskato grows organic cacao using artisanal traditional methods. Award-winning quality from remote island production.

Pingtung

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Pingtung

Taiwan's Pingtung grows cacao with unique terroir under protective betel palms. Local tree-to-bar production creates fresh, distinctive character.

Piura

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Piura

Country: Peru

Peru's Piura grows rare Blanco de Piura white cacao with malt and nutty notes. Distinctive Criollo varieties from desert forest terroir.

Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico

Country: United States

Puerto Rico grows premium Criollo and Trinitario cacao with highest per-hectare yields. Disease-free island terroir supports revival.

Rio San Juan

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Rio San Juan

Country: Nicaragua

Nicaragua's Río San Juan grows cacao in the Indio Maíz rainforest through award-winning cooperative COODEPROSA. Quality recognized internationally.

Saint Mark

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Saint Mark

Country: Grenada

Grenada cacao from Saint Mark: bright Criollo beans with balanced fruit and passion fruit notes, grown and fermented with traditional care.

Sambirano Valley

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Sambirano Valley

Country: Madagascar

Madagascar's Sambirano Valley is prized for fruity, aromatic cacao with red berry and citrus notes. Home to major plantations supplying craft makers worldwide.

San Martin

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San Martin

Country: Peru

Peru's San Martin region: sustainable agroforestry cacao from smallholder farmers, with balanced sweetness and cooperative-driven quality.

Sierra Nevada

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Sierra Nevada

Country: Colombia

Colombia's Sierra Nevada: award-winning Criollo cacao with red fruit and spice notes, grown by farmers using innovative pollination trials.

Soconusco

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Soconusco

Country: Mexico

Mexico's Soconusco: the historic birthplace of cacao, now home to farmers rescuing heirloom varieties between volcanoes and ocean.

South Cotabato

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South Cotabato

Country: Philippines

Philippines cacao from South Cotabato: Criollo and hybrid varieties on biodiversified farms supplying premium international chocolate.

St. Andrews

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St. Andrews

Country: Grenada

Saint Andrew is Grenada's largest parish and a center of the island's fine-flavor Trinitario cacao production.

Sucre

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Sucre

Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's Sucre state: premium Trinitario cacao from Río Caribe region, known for fruity and floral flavor complexity.

Suhum

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Suhum

Country: Ghana

Ghana's Suhum: organic, Fairtrade-certified cacao from ABOCFA cooperative, delivering rich, fudgy flavor with traceable, fair-trade farming.

Sumatra

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Sumatra

Country: Indonesia

Indonesia's Sumatra: cacao known for distinctive hazelnut flavors when properly fermented, grown across multiple regional plantations.

Sumba Island

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Sumba Island

Country: Indonesia

Indonesia's Sumba Island: award-winning cacao with complex spicy-sweet flavor, grown on family farms in volcanic terroir.

Sur Del Lago

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Sur Del Lago

Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's Sur del Lago: historic criollo cacao region, home to Porcelana and Guasare varieties prized for nutty, caramel, and honey notes.

Surrey

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Surrey

Country: Jamaica

Surrey covers eastern Jamaica's cacao-growing parishes, where Trinitario and Criollo-influenced cacao thrives in the humid hill country.

Tabasco

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Tabasco

Country: Mexico

Mexico's Tabasco: historic cacao heartland producing rich, smooth chocolate with whiskey notes from regeneratively farmed beans.

Tamana

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Tamana

Country: Trinidad

Trinidad's Tamana: mountainous region with tropical estates growing native Trinitario cacao, producing fine-flavor beans with floral and fruity character.

Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu

Country: India

India's Tamil Nadu: emerging fine-flavor cacao producer, with fruit-forward beans featuring bright tropical and herbaceous notes from careful post-harvest.

Tien Giang

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Tien Giang

Country: Vietnam

Vietnam's Tien Giang: Mekong Delta cacao with spice and brown fruit notes, now sourced by leading single-origin chocolate makers.

Tocantins

Region

Tocantins

Country: Brazil

Brazil's Tocantins: wild-harvested native cacao from indigenous communities along the Tocantins River, gathered from spontaneous forest growth.

Toledo

Region

Toledo

Country: Belize

Belize's Toledo: Fairtrade cacao from rainforest plantations, birthplace of the world's first Fairtrade chocolate bar.

Tumaco

Region

Tumaco

Country: Colombia

Colombia's Tumaco: Pacific coast cacao with fruity, floral notes and a history of direct relationships with craft chocolate makers.

Tumbes

Region

Tumbes

Country: Peru

Tumbes is a cacao growing region in Peru and is one of the smaller of many diverse cacao regions in Peru.

Ucayali

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Ucayali

Country: Peru

Peru's Ucayali: organic Amazon cacao from smallholder farmers, fermented on-farm and sourced at premium prices.

Udzungwa

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Udzungwa

Country: Tanzania

Tanzania's Udzungwa: organic cacao from family farms in Africa's most biodiverse mountain range, supporting wildlife conservation.

Upala

Region

Upala

Country: Costa Rica

Costa Rica's Upala: historic Criollo cacao from volcanic soils, award-winning fine-flavor beans from smallholder farmers.

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Vanua Levu

Country: Fiji

Fiji's Vanua Levu: historic Trinitario cacao revived by modern bean-to-bar makers producing small-batch chocolate.

Virunga

Region

Virunga

Country: Congo

DRC's Virunga: organic cacao from volcanic soils in a biodiverse mountain range, supported by Original Beans' long-term farmer partnership.

Wampusirpi

Region

Wampusirpi

Country: Honduras

Honduras' Wampusirpi: remote rainforest cacao grown by Miskitu and Tawakha communities using organic methods without synthetic inputs.

Waslala

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Waslala

Country: Nicaragua

Nicaragua's Waslala: fine-flavor cacao from Ingemann cooperative's 150 rainforest farmers, using extended fermentation for fruit and nut notes.

Yaracuy

Region

Yaracuy

Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's Yaracuy: mountain-grown Criollo cacao with citric fruit notes, cultivated naturally without synthetic inputs.

Zulia

Region

Zulia

Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's Zulia: historic cacao state home to Maracaibo, once the world's leading producer, still source of prized creole varieties.

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Estates

ABOCFA

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ABOCFA

Region: Suhum Country: Ghana

Organic, fair trade cacao from Ghana's Eastern Region. Individual farm fermentation creates fudgy, rich beans without bitterness, sourced by specialty.

Akesson

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Akesson

Region: Sambirano Valley Country: Madagascar

Madagascar's legendary Sambirano Valley estate produces organic, fruity cacao prized by world-class makers. 300 tons yearly from multiple farms create.

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Ambanja

Madagascar's Sambirano Valley region known for floral, fruity cacao. Volcanic soil and humid climate create distinctive aromatic character used by top.

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Estate

Ambolikapiky

Region: Sambirano Valley Country: Madagascar

Akesson estate in Madagascar's Sambirano Valley. Organic Trinitario and limited Criollo fermented six days for fruity, citrus-forward character with berry.

Anamalai

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Anamalai

Region: Tamil Nadu Country: India

Family-run organic farm in India's Anamalai Hills grows fruit-forward, nutty cacao intercropped with coconut and spices. High cocoa butter content and.

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Estate

APAVA

Region: Sambirano Valley Country: Madagascar

Dominican Republic cooperative of 420 farmers. Certified organic cacao fermented 5-6 days in wooden boxes, sun-dried on covered trays for consistent quality.

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Estate

APODIP

Region: Alta Verapaz Country: Guatemala

Guatemala's Polochic Valley cooperative grows Trinitario and Criollo hybrids in one of Central America's hottest microclimates. Hot fermentation and unique.

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APPROCAP

Region: Piura Country: Peru

Peru's Piura region cooperative grows native fine flavor cacao on small farms under agroforestry. Diverse shade crops support land health, consistent.

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APROCACI

Region: Duarte Country: Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic cooperative founded 1997. Most farmers use organic methods, producing 900+ tons annually. Post-harvest facility serves members without.

ASODIRP

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ASODIRP

Region: Alta Verapaz Country: Guatemala

Maya Q'eqchi' farmers in Guatemala's Alta Verapaz region grow cacao near pristine Laguna Lachuá. Partnership with Cacao Verapaz brings wet cacao to export.

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Bachelor's Hall

Region: Surrey Country: Jamaica

Jamaica's southeastern estate pioneered fine flavor cocoa revival. No chemicals or fertilizers. Award-winning cacao recognized by International Chocolate.

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Estate

Bejofo Estate

Region: Sambirano Valley Country: Madagascar

Madagascar's Sambirano Valley estate. Part of Akesson's operation, produces 300 tons organic cacao yearly. Fruity, juicy character with citrus and berry.

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Estate

Bellavista

Region: Cuzco Country: Peru

Peru's San Martín region grows award-winning, organic cacao of special qualities. Multiple producers supply craft chocolate makers through cooperatives.

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Estate

CAC Pangoa

Region: Junín Country: Peru

Peru's Junín cooperative of 700+ members transitioned from coffee to organic, fair trade fine flavor cacao. First woman-led coffee cooperative in Peru.

Cacao Bisiesto

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Cacao Bisiesto

Region: Matagalpa Country: Nicaragua

Nicaragua's precision fermentary sources wet cacao from Matagalpa farmers, paying premiums while removing fermentation burden. Expert processing creates.

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Cacao Valdez

Region: Duarte Country: Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic family business in Duarte province, home to 62% of the island's cacao. Dedicated to quality cultivation and processing of fine cacao for.

Camino Verde

Estate

Camino Verde

Region: Guayas Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's centralized fermentary led by microbiologist Vicente Norero uses inoculated fermentation to create diverse flavor profiles. Sourced from dozens of.

Cooperativa Naranjillo

Estate

Cooperativa Naranjillo

Region: Huanuco Country: Peru

Peru's largest cacao cooperative, founded 1964 in Tingo María. Works with small organic-certified farms to prevent Peruvian Amazon deforestation while.

Cooperative El Ceibo

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Cooperative El Ceibo

Region: Alto Beni River Country: Bolivia

Bolivia's first certified-organic cocoa cooperative, established 1988. Produces 70% of Bolivia's organic cacao through 1,200+ farming families using tiered.

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Coperativa Flor de Mantuano

Region: Tumaco Country: Colombia

Venezuela's women-run cooperative grows Mantuano cacao in the Trincheras region. Precise fermentation and drying records ensure quality. Fine flavor noted.

Costa Esmeraldas

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Costa Esmeraldas

Region: Esmeraldas Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's coastal family estate revamped since 2015 with on-site fermentation facility. Neo-nacional beans with cocoa, roasted nut, and light fruit notes.

Crayfish Bay

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Crayfish Bay

Region: Saint Mark Country: Grenada

Grenada's 200-year-old organic estate restored post-Hurricane Ivan. One of few exporting Grenada's fine flavor cacao. On-site chocolate facility and.

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Don Miqueas

Region: Arauca Country: Colombia

Colombia's Arauca region estate grows cacao with characteristic aromatic signature. Local varieties and careful processing deliver distinctive flavor for.

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El Castillero

Region: Rio San Juan Country: Nicaragua

Nicaragua's El Castillero cacao cooperative produces distinctive complex beans with cinnamon notes. Farmers committed to quality improvement supported by.

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El Gran Saposoa

Region: San Martin Country: Peru

Peru's Amazon Basin cooperative founded 2008 certifies organic and fair trade fine flavor cacao. Farmers protect rainforest while delivering UTZ and.

Enliven Cacao

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Enliven Cacao

Nicaragua nonprofit partners with La Colonia farmers to teach post-harvest processing and access premium markets. 100% of profits return to community for.

Enriquez Cacao Farm

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Enriquez Cacao Farm

Region: Davao Country: Philippines

Family-run farm in Philippines' Saloy, Davao between mountain forests. Organic practices include farm-made compost, shade trees, and biodiversity. Special.

Estación Chama

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Estación Chama

Region: Sur Del Lago Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's seed bank preserves the rare Porcelana cacao varietal. Estación maintains 15-hectare plantation and supplies seedlings to farmers reviving this.

Fazenda Camboa

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Fazenda Camboa

Region: Bahia Country: Brazil

Organic cacao from Brazil's largest producer. Native Amazonian varietals grown on Bahia's historic estate since 1942.

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Fazenda Lajedo Do Ouro

Region: Bahia Country: Brazil

Bahia cacao in the UNESCO Atlantic Forest. Third-generation family farm using cabruca system, fermented by variety.

Fazenda Leolinda

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Fazenda Leolinda

Region: Bahia Country: Brazil

João Tavares' 700-hectare Bahia estate: 340 hectares cabruca cacao, 200 hectares protected forest. Award-winning genetics.

Fazenda Santa Rita

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Fazenda Santa Rita

Region: Bahia Country: Brazil

Vale Potumujú: Bahia cacao from Tuta and Juliana Aquino, growers and chocolate makers of Baianí. Mata Atlantica agroforestry.

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Fazenda Sempre Firme

Region: Bahia Country: Brazil

Historic Bahia estate revived after witch's broom. Tuta and Juliana Aquino grow and process cacao for Baianí Chocolate.

Fazenda Venturosa

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Fazenda Venturosa

Region: Bahia Country: Brazil

900-hectare Bahia farm owned by Jim and Lola. Native Brazilian varietals including parasinho, prized by specialty chocolatiers.

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Finca Garyth

Region: Los Rios Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's organic arriba nacional: Protected origin certified. Cedeño Aguilar family grows in sustainable agroforestry.

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Finca La Amistad

Region: Upala Country: Costa Rica

Costa Rica Trinitario cacao: 95-hectare biodiversity farm and chocolate maker. Farm lodge offers cacao education and tours.

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Finca Torres

Region: Aragua Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's Choroni region: 400-hectare estate near legendary cacao areas Chuao and Ocumare. Fuentes family cultivates native criollo.

Fortunato

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Fortunato

Region: Marañón Canyon Country: Peru

Peru's Marañón Canyon: Pure nacional rediscovered by Don Fortunato. White beans, high altitude, fermented same day of harvest.

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Gaura Estate

Region: Sumba Island Country: Indonesia

West Sumba, Indonesia: 815-hectare plantation established 1990. Shade-grown Criollo/Trinitario with school and health support for workers.

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GoGround

Region: Kerala Country: India

Kerala's Idukki Hills centralized fermentary. GoGround pays farmers premium prices for fresh beans collected weekly, processed locally.

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Hacienda Betulia

Region: Antioquia Country: Colombia

Colombia's premium organic criollo: B6, B8, B9 varietals. Most innovative farm 2018, BAP-certified, genetic research-driven.

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Hacienda El Rosario

Region: Sur Del Lago Country: Venezuela

Only declared to be a national park at the end of 2010, the Gola Rainforest is Sierra Leone’s largest swath of rainforest, and at one point, was one of the most commer...

Hacienda Jesus Maria

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Hacienda Jesus Maria

Region: Tabasco Country: Mexico

Tabasco, Mexico: 80-year family farm. Genetic bank for rare Criollo Almendra Blanca white bean variety prized for fine chocolate.

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Hacienda Limon

Region: Cotopaxi Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's Cotopaxi foothills: 110 hectares pure nacional arriba. No synthetic pesticides. Heirloom cacao designation, nutty caramel profile.

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Hacienda San José

Region: Sucre Country: Venezuela

Venezuela's Paria peninsula: 170-hectare criollo recovery center. Franceschi family preserves genetic diversity since 1830.

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Hacienda Victoria

Region: Guayas Country: Ecuador

Ecuador's golden bean: 460-hectare arriba nacional farm. Carlos García Fuentes combines ancestral shade-growing with scientific approach.

Impulsa Bacao

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Impulsa Bacao

Region: Boyaca Country: Colombia

Colombia's Boyacá region: Social enterprise supporting fine-flavor cacao farmers. Centralized fermentation facility in San Pablo de Borbur.

Jagassar Estate

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Jagassar Estate

Region: Moruga Country: Trinidad

Trinidad's Moruga: 16-acre Trinitario farm by Vijay Jagassar. Dark, woody, strong chocolate with floral notes. National award finalist.

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Juliana plantation

Region: Bahia Country: Brazil

Bahia's Pratigi Zone: Historic plantation recovering from witch's broom through selective breeding. Recapturing 19th-century cacao standards.

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Kablon Farms

Region: Davao Country: Philippines

Philippines organic farm: Criollo and hybrid Trinitario in 9 fermentation zones. Tree-to-bar chocolate maker, certified regenerative.

Kokoa Kamili

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Kokoa Kamili

Region: Morogoro Country: Tanzania

Award-winning Tanzanian cacao from Kilombero Valley, fermented and dried centrally. Direct-trade with 3000+ farmers.

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L'Esterre Estate

Region: St. Andrews Country: Grenada

L'Esterre is a 70 acre cocoa farm in the north-east part of Grenada. It is a family owned estate producing organic, fine flavor cocoa and other spices.

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Luna

Region: Davao Country: Philippines

Single-estate Philippine cacao from Davao's tropical forests. Rich volcanic soils and consistent quality for craft chocolate.

Maiden Voyage Estate

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Maiden Voyage Estate

Region: Tamana Country: Trinidad

Trinidad cacao farm accessing centralized processing at La Corona. Owner Herbert Pasqual brings deep, smooth flavors.

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Mana

Region: Davao Country: Philippines

Davao, Philippines cacao with tropical fruit and caramel notes. Volcanic soils create complex, balanced beans.

Mang Jose Estate

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Mang Jose Estate

Region: Davao Country: Philippines

Davao cacao farm growing heritage criollo since the 1970s. Top 20 world cacao beans by Cocoa of Excellence.

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Matambo

Colombian cacao from ancient trees at Cerro Matambo. Preserved centuries-old varietals in biodiverse farming.

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Matasawalevu Farm

Region: Vanua Levu Country: Fiji

Fiji cacao estate using traditional fermentation and sun-drying. Award-recognized quality from Vanua Levu.

Maya Mountain Cacao

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Maya Mountain Cacao

Region: Toledo Country: Belize

Belizian cacao cooperative working with 350+ farming families in southern Belize. Certified organic and Heirloom preservation.

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Norandino Cooperative

Region: Piura Country: Peru

Peruvian cooperative of 7000+ families. All organic and Fairtrade. Sourcing by region and cacao type available.

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PISA

Region: Acul Du Nord Country: Haiti

Haiti's first single-origin specialist since 2012. Organic certified. Chocolate, caramel, and dark berry notes.

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Pralus

Region: Nosy Be Country: Madagascar

Madagascar Nosy-Be criollo plantation owned by François Pralus since 2000. 25,000 trees on Perfume Island.

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Regal Farms

Region: Tamil Nadu Country: India

Southern India's organic cacao farm. Naturally sweet and nutty. Family-run since early 2000s.

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Rehoboth

Region: Davao Country: Philippines

Davao, Philippines cacao from Mount Apo soils. Award-winning native tree cacao with distinctive powerful flavors.

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Semuliki Forest

Region: Bundibugyo Country: Uganda

Uganda's Bundibugyo region. 1000+ organic smallholder farmers, 50% women. Centralized fermentation, immediate payment.

Ucayali River Cacao

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Ucayali River Cacao

Region: Ucayali Country: Peru

Peru's Ucayali River region. Central fermentary with 100+ farmers. Premium pricing supports community stability.

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Villa Gaby

Region: Zulia Country: Venezuela

Colombia's Arauca River Basin. Second-generation grower Elizabeth Agudelo. Arauqita5 native varietal, award-winning.