Reversing declining cacao production and deforestation in Mexico while creating a fair livelihood for cacao farmers.

 

Cacao forms an integral part of Mexico's heritage, culture, history, and serves as a vital source of income for small growers, while being at the core of the ecosystems and communities in the southeastern region.

Unfortunately, cacao production in Mexico has declined by 40% over the past decade, posing a significant risk of losing this precious commodity in the country. Consequently, bean-to-bar chocolate makers and distributors are turning to suppliers from other regions, causing Mexico to fade from the international sourcing map.

We needed a new way of producing and sourcing cacao that could be resilient:

Thus, Camino Cacao was born.

Impact:

  • 150 Smallholder Farmers in 9 rural communities.

  • 203 Hectares

  • 1 Fermentation Facility

We provide:

  • Yield improvement and biofertilizer production support.

  • Syntropic agronomic operation implementation and complementary crop income support.

  • Processing and fermentation assets ensuring most of the profit margins are captured locally.

 
 
 

Advantages for buying partners:

  • A stable supply of high-quality fermented cacao.

  • Long-term living-income-based offtake agreements.

  • Transparency across the value chain and farmer-centered impact storytelling for consumers.

 
 
 

Walk with us on a transformative journey as we strive to make Mexico the global center for regenerative cacao production.

We are seeking partnerships with values-aligned brands to collaborate closely in achieving this vision. Together, let's revolutionize cacao production and pave the way for a sustainable and prosperous future. Join us in walking towards a positive impact on cacao, the environment, and the communities involved.