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Inca’cao’s chef Vincent created seven special nutbutters, with added MCT, multi collagen and a unique ‘Crémeux’ texture due to the added cocoa butter. Roasted to perfection these innovative nutbutters are truly marvels, one by one. Available in : Almond Cashew Hazelnut Macadamia Pecan Peanut Pistachio A delicate product, incomparable with similar nutbutters you might know.

Peru belongs to the most forested countries in the world, over half of Peru is covered in trees – and a large part of it is Amazonian tropical forest. No wonder Peru is in the top 10 of most biodiverse countries in the world. Unfortunately, deforestation and forest degradation are serious issues in Peru, caused by monoculture farming, mining, road construction and illegal logging. Because cacao grows in agroforestry, its cultivation gives farmers the opportunity to earn an income, while protecting forests and conserving biodiversity. Peru Ucayali cacao is organically produced and certified; no pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used. Peru Ucayali cacao is from Trinitario varieties. Its flavour profile is characterized by a balanced chocolaty body, low in acidity, with remarkable sweet notes of caramel and nuts and hints of fruity flavours. After manual picking the farmers bring the wet cacao beans to a central fermentation unit.

“Spread pastes with an intense taste, for gastronomic pleasure.” This was the basic idea when creating these four exquisite luxury products, low in sugars and with an amazing taste. Enriched with ghee, multi collagen, octane coconut oil, macadamia oil and other healthy fats. Available as : Chocolate Intense Chocolate Pistachio Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Beurre salé For you to discover and enjoy.

Sambirano Tsarafandray cacao is organic certified; no pesticides and only natural fertilizers are used in its production. Cacao trees grow under the canopy of indigenous shade trees together with mango, banana, vanilla, pineapple, peppers and other crops. Sustainable agroforestry systems like these form a buffer zone protecting Sambirano’s natural rainforests. This is much needed; over 40% of Madagascar’s forests have disappeared over the last 60 years and the remaining forests are fragmented. Deforestation and soil erosion are a major threat, reducing the ability of farmers to produce enough food. With the help of the Rainforest Alliance cocoa farmers in the Sambirano Valley plant new trees to battle soil erosion, protect remaining forest fragments and restore the natural landscape of the valley.

Plateaux Region is renowned for its beautiful natural environment with tropical forests and natural waterfalls. However, tree cover has diminished considerably over the last decades, resulting in land degradation and loss of biodiversity. Forests were cut due to slash and burn agriculture. Also, wood is an important energy source most households cook their food on it. Interestingly, cacao and coffee cultivation is an important protection for Togolese forests. Farmers grow these crops traditionally under the canopy of natural forests, sometimes intercropped with other crops, a socalled agroforestry system. Because their livelihood depends on it, farmers have a big incentive not to cut down trees. On the contrary, they protect the forests from further degradation and – as a consequence – help to preserve biodiversity. This cacao has a fullbody with pleasant chocolate tones, low acidity, herbal and woody hints, and coconut and almond flavour notes.

Cacao on Garyth farm grows in a sustainable agroforestry system, which helps to protect plant and animal life in the area, including the rich biodiversity of the TumbesChocó Magdalena national park. This park is one of the top 25 world biodiversity hotspots and stretches over 3 countries. While the biodiversity is relatively intact in Colombia and Peru, it is highly threatened in Ecuador because of deforestation and monoculture farming. Garyth’s approach to cacao production is a shining example of how well nature and farming can live together in harmony. As a passionate and knowledgeable organic farmer, Thomas has introduced various natural systems to protect his trees and crops from diseases and to stimulate pollination and healthy growth of the cacao pods. In 2019 his hard work was rewarded with organic certification. Finca Garyth Nacional cacao has a complex and mild profile dominated by wild tropical flavors, floral notes

Rio Caribe Superior cacao grows in agroforestry, in which cacao trees are intercropped with other crops. This agricultural system promotes biodiversity and forms a buffer zone protecting remaining forests and the national park, Península de Paria Growing cacao helps to protect the natural environment while giving farmers an opportunity to earn an income. Venezuela Rio Caribe Superior is from Trinitario and Criollo varieties. The beans are low in acidity, and have an intense and strong chocolaty body with sweet, nutty and floral hints. Consistent application of protocols during harvest and postharvest results in an outstanding quality, labelled as ‘superior’. After manual picking, the farmers bring the wet beans to a central fermentation unit, where they are fermented for 6 or 7 days in wooding boxes, with controlled turning based on temperature.

Despite its importance for food production and biodiversity, the Kilombero Valley is facing serious challenges, such as declines in water quantity, water pollution, and degrading wetlands and forests. Kokoa Kamili cacao grows in smallscale agroforestry and is intercropped with shade trees, bananas, corn and other crops. This production system is an ecological alternative for monoplantations and helps to preserve biodiversity. It also creates a natural buffer zone for the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a birdwatchers’ paradise and famous for its primates, elephants and vast variety in flora. Smallholder cocoa farmers in the Kilombero Valley are practicing organic farming since time immemorial, simply because pesticides and chemical fertilizers were not available. In 2015 this was officially awarded with organic certification for Europe, the US and Japan! Electricity for the Kokoa Kamili fermentation centre comes from solar power.

Colombia is known for its beautiful Amazonian and Orinoco rainforest, rich in biodiversity and an important carbon sink for the world. Unfortunately, illegal logging, mining and conversion of land to cattle ranching threatens Colombia’s indigenous forests. Many forests areas have been cleared for coca production. The government is enticing coca farmers to switch to palm oil or cacao production. From a biodiversity perspective cacao is by far the preferred option palm grows in monoculture, while cacao trees are intercropped with other trees and plants. An estimated 25,000 hectares of cacao grown in Colombia were formerly used for illegal crops, and this number is growing. Which is good news for the planet, for the farmers and for chocolate lovers in Colombia and abroad, because there will be more fine flavour cocoa from Colombia available. Colombia Tumaco cacao is from Trinitario varieties. Intens chocolaty profile with pleasant bitterness and low in acidity.