Finally, a place to buy high quality cacao beans in Australia! We strive to offer a selection of cacao from renown co-ops and plantations for Australian chocolate manufacturers. Call for an updated offer list! From 2 kg to full bags, The Cocoa Provider aim is to help beginners, seasoned hobbyists, chocolatier wanting to experiment with making their own chocolates and of course established chocolate makers!
By consolidating orders, I am able to offer a wide range of origins at as competitive price as possible.This first selection covers a large array of flavour profile including some renown plantations but also some great “base cacao” perfect to develop quality blends.
We have some great cocoa butter in our range and can also provide cocoa liquor/mass for those looking for specific products like ceremonial cacao!!
Farmers are the heart and Soul of the Bean to Bar movement. The selection on offer is produced by talented farmers with a lot of experience. Above all, they are focused on offering good, reliable and consistent quality so important for you the chocolate makers. Reliability and consistency are what bring better gate prices, important to long term relationships. Organised group of farmers through co-ops and renown plantations producing specialty cocoa can negotiate much higher prices than the commodity market. Well above the US$5 mark.
Few people realise what is involved in making a bar of chocolate, let alone where cocoa is grown. I have had the chance to work on plantations, and therefore, I understand how hard producing quality cocoa is. Over time, I will send regular Newsletters showcasing the co-ops and plantations on my list, but also the many steps involved in producing cocoa from plantation management to good post harvest process.
Part of the Kamuri Estate trilogy…. A single Estate cacao processed in Port Moresby by Queen Emma of Paradise Foods. In Organic certification transition this cocoa powder is non-alkalised and present a very light colour.
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https://dt-global.com/company/blog/may-24th-2023/phama-plus-cocoa
A beautiful Non-deodorised cocoa butter made from special beans, Kamuri Estate, Abau district, PNG. We are offering a special range of beans, butter and powder from the same Estate!!! a rare thing!!
The butter has a lovely and subtle fragrance which is a perfect addition to any chocolate making.
Soon to be Certified Organic!!! Check the link below where you will find Phama+ involvement in financing the organic status of the plantation. Only months away so rest assured that no non-organic chemicals are used. To top it up we have had this butter moulded is small cubes so you won’t break your back dealing with heavy and cumbersome 25kg blocks!!!
NO more Chisel and hammer :)) !!
https://dt-global.com/company/blog/may-24th-2023/phama-plus-cocoa
Kingstan Kamuri is the proud owner of the beautiful Kamuri plantation in the Central Province of PNG.
A beautifull fruity cocoa, Rum and Raisin and dried prune for a great chocolate…
Kingstan has a very well run plantation with trained staff and a centralised fermentation shed, key to offering consistent quality!! The drying is also done in good drying houses. NO SMOKE in these beans!!! In Organic transition… Check the link below where you will find PHAMA+ involvement in financing the organic status of the plantation. Only months away so rest assured that no non-organic chemicals are used.
https://dt-global.com/company/blog/may-24th-2023/phama-plus-cocoa
Kudos to the talented Oonagh Browne Aka “the cocoa ambassador” from NZ who worked very hard to have these beans processed locally into butter and powder and I am very excited to be able to offer you this special selection!
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“Nosotros somos los productores!! ” the cooperative Norandino located in the north of Peru stands for their group of smallholder farmers. They are commited to elevate social standards and conserving the environmental heritage through high quality produce. Norandino operates through four local networks in the regions Piura, Amazonas, Tumbes and San Martin. The Piura region is the ground for many native trees of which the (Gran) Blanco is the most well-known. The cocoa beans are a descendant of the Nacional variety, among the rarest in the world and characterized by
it’s white colour and delicate flavours.
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Produits des Iles SA (PISA) is an Haitian social enterprise producing high quality agricultural products from the Haitian soil for both the local and
the international market. Started in 2012, PISA has built a network of smallholder farmers in the North of Haiti close to their centralized fermentation facility in Acul du Nord.
PISA controls fermentation and drying based on strict protocols ensuring a consistent and high quality cocoa, organic certified. PISA pays a higher price to the farmers they’re working with and at the same time supports them with technical assistance that enables them to build a sustainable living.
A highly prized cacao with a distinct profile of coffee, caramel Grapefruit and lime.
http://www.cocoanect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Sourcing-Report-03-PISA.pdfGreat link info:
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Gola Forest-Friendly cocoa is farmed by Ngoleagorbu — smallholder farmers who live around the Gola Rainforest National Park. With the support of Gola Rainforest Conservation, three farmer associations have been established with 2,177 registered farmers.
Using Forest-Friendly farming methods enables the farmers to grow cocoa organically and sustainably. The healthy ecosystem means there is no need to use potentially dangerous fertilisers or harmful pesticides. This reduces pollution in waterways and is safer for wildlife.
The farms are part of a large Gola carbon sink, removing harmful CO2 from the atmosphere and helping in the fight against climate change.
https://standfortrees.org/protect-a-forest/gola/
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https://www.mountains-of-the-moon.com/Ancient Greek chronicles identified the origin of the Nile as the Mountains of the Moon, a range of snow-capped mountains named as such by the locals because of their bright whiteness. Years later these mountains were identified as the Rwenzori Mountains.
Cocoa is cultivated by small hold farmers at the foot of the mountains along with other crops such as vanilla and coffee. The cacao trees usually grow in the shade of other fruit and timber trees. Wet cacao is collected from these farmers and brought to the local fermentation center located in the village.
Mountains of the Moon ™ supports these farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and have access to certification, training, better prices and new markets.
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Grenada is an island belonging to the Antilles approximately 200 km northeast of Venezuela.
Cacao production was introduced to the island by the British in the eighteenth century and not long after, it became the hub of their cacao production.
Despite the extreme weather conditions and the passing of time, cacao is still grown on the island. Nowadays there are around 8,500 cacao farmers on the island who cultivate 2,500 hectares of land.
Farms are on average 1 hectare and cacao is intercropped with nutmeg, cinnamon, bananas, citrus, soursop and breadfruit.
These beans are sourced through the Grenada Cocoa Association, which is a farmer-owned organization that coordinates the needs of the farmers as well as the sales of their cacao, including quality control and export.
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The small town of Maceo, originally called San Juan de Mata, has a long tradition in cacao. Farmers around the area usually intercrop cacao with plantain, beans, palm and timber tree species. Some also grow ornamental flowers and plants. This cacao is collected fresh from around 250 farmer families. Their plots are on average about 2 hectares. Cocoa from the region is known for its low cadmium levels.
Aromac is a local company whose objective is to support local producers by paying better prices and by returning a percentage of the profit they make to the farmers. They also actively support a local initiative that helps women victims of domestic abuse.
The local government recently built a fermentation center where the post harvesting takes place. Special protocols were developed for each of the types that are exported by the company.
Colombia, the land where cocoa production is ‘Cacao Fino de Aroma’
Cacao was introduced at the beginning of the 19th century by French colonists who fled from the revolution of independence in Haiti. They started growing coffee and cacao on the island. The breeds introduced are thought to have originated from the Atlantic coast of Mesoamerica.
This cacao comes from the area of Baracoa in the Guantánamo province in the Northeast of Cuba. Baracoa lies on the Bay of Honey (Bahía de Miel)
and is surrounded by a wide mountain range (including the Sierra del Purial) which causes it to be quite isolated.
Baracoa is nowadays not only a cacao growing region but it is also Cuba’s main chocolate manufacturing area.
https://medium.com/cuba-private-travel-blog/chocolate-and-cacao-in-cuba-df1e99433f7e
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Cacao was introduced to the island of Madagascar in the 19th century by French colonists.
Initially restricted to colonial plantations, cocoa production experienced a boost when small holder farmers started growing it on their plots.
Nowadays it has become the main crop in the region and provides a regular income for a large majority of its farmers.
This cacao is collected from 860 small-scale farming families working together to grow the high-quality Trinitario cacao, and are part of the cooperative Sambirano Mateza. The renown Swiss chocolate maker Felchlin is sourcing from Mateza with who he has a social program. Historically, Madagascan farmers have used no agrochemicals on their plantations and continue applying traditional farming methods to grow their crops. This cacao comes from organic certified farms.
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The Carenero cocoa is grown in the Miranda state in Barlovento area, the central region of Venezuela.
Agos, our partner at origin, takes on the task to collect cocoa beans from more than 50 smallholder
farmers in this region. Farmers in the region have been working alongside Agos and follow their
guidance in terms of drying procedures to guarantee as much as possible consistency on such
conventional lots.
This great cocoa is used by renowned chocolate makers like… El Rey , Hogarth, Soma chocolate
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In Bolivia, cocoa is found naturally in the forests of Beni, Cochabamba and northern La Paz. These beans are supplied by El Ceibo. This is a second level cooperative, founded in 1977 by 12 grassroot cooperatives.
El Ceibo brings together more than 1200 small producers dedicated to the cultivation of organic cocoa in the Alto Beni region. Since 1977 it has dedicated its efforts to improving the livelihoods of its associates.
For many years, El Ceibo in collaboration with PIAF (Program for implementation of Agro Ecology and Forestry) have promoted the cultivation of cocoa in agroforestry plantation systems, growing cocoa along fruit crops, medicinal plants and timber.
Currently, it is leading the way and is an example in Bolivia to cooperatives dedicated to organic agriculture.
An important pillar in the strategy of El Ceibo for the coming years is to engage youth in the cooperatives to guarantee succession.
A stunning cacao with Pineapple and red fruit overtones and nutty finish (almond/hazelnut)!
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Hacienda Victoria is a single-estate farm of nearly 500 hectares located in Cerecita, near the coast of
Ecuador. Tucked away between the gentle and lush hills of the Guayas where the savannas roll and
remnants of tropical dry forest covers species of native kapok trees. The region has the perfect
climate conditions for cacao trees to flourish.
Hacienda Victoria was founded in 2009 by Carlos Eduardo García Fuentes who, business-minded as he
is, purchased a plot and organised a team of the country’s finest specialists to construct a new type of
farm with exclusively Arriba Nacional cacao. This native variety is under much pressure nowadays due
to the growth of CCN-51 cacao in the country. Hacienda Victoria does not plant the CCN-51 variety.
Many farms mix the Arriba and CCN-51 varieties together that creates inconsistency in flavours and
quality, but at Hacienda Victoria we guarantee 100% Arriba Nacional beans. It is our mission to break
with what others are doing and recover the ancient tradition of cultivating the Arriba cacao.
The fine flavour trees that are in Hacienda Victoria have the potential to produce more than 2 tons
per hectare (More than 40 Quintals) attracting the interest from all the country and building what
people are calling the renaissance of Arriba fine flavour cocoa in Ecuador.
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São Tomé, or Chocolate Island, once was the world’s biggest cocoa producer and an important source of cocoa in later years,
claims a key role in the introduction of cocoa in West Africa from Latin America and facilitated the early growth of consumption in European mainland.
The country has a complicated history, being a former slavery driven economy. This resulted in a heyday in cocoa production 100 years ago.
Cacao was introduced to the tropical West African island of São Tomé around 1850 by Portuguese colonists after having successfully introduced Brazilian varieties to the neighbouring island of Príncipe about thirty years earlier.
Given its unique location and rich history of cocoa, Daarnhouwer has held a strong connection with the island for many years, sourcing cocoa beans directly from farms and through small local buyers.
This cocoa is produced by CECAQ 11, a second level cooperative that brings together 11 cocoa producing communities in the south of São Tomé.
At present, CECAQ accounts for 1135 members, of which 402 are women. São Tomé farmers plan to build on the successes that their co-operative model has bought.
For example, using money raised from her work with the co-op, 49-year-old cocoa farmer Hortência Pina has been able to improve her crops:
‘My trees are getting old and I am able to replace them with new ones which we have grafted to create better hybrids that are more productive and start fruiting after only two years,’ she says.
In recent years, members of CECAQ-11 have also put their Fair Trade premium toward other community-improvement initiatives, such as building a kindergarten.
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Meet … Hortência Pina and Adalberto Luis from CECAQ-11 cocoa co-op
When Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés travelled through the area currently known as Toledo,
his accounts reveal this area was already long renowned for its cacao production and commerce.
In South Belize, 90% of its cacao farmers are subsistence farmers who were granted land by the government but who cannot afford to cultivate their land nor have reliable, consistent channels to market or sell their beans.
Since 2016, Peini Plantation produces its own cacao on 96 acres of land and buys cacao from these farmers through its sister company Belize Cacao Trade.
Together with Na’Lu’Um Cacao Institute, an association of local Maya cacao farmers, they have supplied thousands of free saplings to these farmers and support them with training and micro finance. Thanks to this initiative, around 204 cacao producing families now have a steady,
reliable source for the farmers to sell their beans at a fair price, and to help them grow their farming operations, so that they can provide a better life for their families.
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