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CHOCOA TRADE FAIR2017Good Cocoa Better ChocolateThursday February 4th and Friday February 5th 2016

Thursday February 23rd and Friday February 24th

9.30 - 17.30 hr.

Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam

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ContentIntroduction 4

Chocoa 2017 programme 4 - 8

Equipoise 9

Ecuador: land of the world s best cacao 10

Cacao de aroma from Peru 11

ABOCFA ORGANIC-FAIRTRADE Ghana 12

AGIBOO The Netherlands 13

AGRIEXPERTS Ivory Coast 14

AVALMARTI S.A (BRAND: MINKA) Ecuador 15

FINE CHOCOLATES S.A. - (BRAND: ANGOVI) Ecuador 16

APROCAFA - COCOA FINE FLAVOR PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Ecuador 17

CACAOS DE VENEZUELA - BANCOEX Venezuela 18

CACAO BEGONIA Venezuela 19

CACAO DE ORO Venezuela 20

CACAOS CARACAS Venezuela 21

CACAO VALLEY (MARANA) Peru 22

CHOCOLATE DEL CARIBE Honduras 23

CHOCOLATE NAIVE Lithuania 24

CHOCOLATEMAKERS The Netherlands 25

CHOCOLATERIA ARTESANAL AMAZÓNICA Peru 26

COCAMA Peru 27

COCOA OF EXCELLENCE Italy 28

COCOANECT The Netherlands 29

COCOATOWN United States 30

CONEXION CHOCOLATE Ecuador 31

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL MÉXICO A.C. Mexico 32

CONTROL UNION CERTIFICATIONS B.V. The Netherlands 33

CWT COMMODITIES B.V. (AMSTERDAM) The Netherlands 34

DAARNHOUWER & CO The Netherlands 35

DIRECT CACAO The Netherlands 36

DOMORI Italy 37

DZB The Netherlands 38

ESAICA FINE & FLAVOUR VENEZUELAN COCOA Venezuela 39

EXPOPLAZA - WORLD COCOA SUMMIT (CUMBRE MUNDIAL DE CACAO) Ecuador 40

F.B.M. SRL Italy 41

FEDERACIÓN NACIONAL - DE CACAOTEROS (FEDECACAO) Colombia 42

FINE FLAVA United Kingdom 43

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GEDAYLACA Venezuela 44

GOGROUND BEANS & SPICES India 45

GRANDINO Peru 46

HACIENDA CACAO CARIBE Venezuela 47

HENK KOENEN - CHOCOLATE TECHNOLOGY The Netherlands 48

INGEMANN FINE COCOA Nicaragua 49

KACAU Ecuador 50

LUKUMBI AGRO LTD (LAL) Uganda 51

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF United States 52

MASHPI CHOCOLATE ARTESANAL Ecuador 53

MAVA SA Madagascar 54

MELANGERS - DIAMOND CUSTOMS MACHINES United States 55

MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL - COCOA LIFE Switzerland 56

MUCHO Mexico 57

MONTECRISTI CHOCOLATE Ecuador 58

NAHUA COSTA RICA Costa Rica 59

PACAE The Netherlands 60

PERU TRADE COMMISSION Peru 61

PROECUADOR The Netherlands 62

PROCESADORA CACAO REAL CA Venezuela 63

PROYECTO 1700 GRADOS Venezuela 64

REGAL CACAO India 65

ROYAL DUYVIS WIENER / JAF INOX The Netherlands 66

SEVERSAL - BIO CACAO Germany 67

SGS Switzerland 68

SHATELL Peru 69

SUMAR LTDA. (CHOCOLATE BAURE) Bolivia 70

TRICOCOA Venezuela / United Kingdom 71

TWIN United Kingdom 72

UNION ELOY ALFARO Ecuador 73

VACQPACK PRODUCTIONS B.V. The Netherlands 74

VALLE CANOABO Venezuela 75

VILLAKUYAYA Ecuador 76

ZARAHEMLA LTDA Colombia 77

Notes 78

Chocoa sponsors 80

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About CHOCOA CHOCOA is organised by Equipoise in cooperation with the Chocolate Festival Foundation, in order to promote sustainable cocoa and good quality chocolate production and consumption. The event attracts a wide audience and consists of a European Market Academy, Trade Fair, Chocolate Makers’ Forum, the Cocoa Dinner, Conference and Festival.

The strategic position of Amsterdam, being the largest port for storage, handling and processing of cocoa, makes this region an international hub for the cocoa and chocolate industry. This reputation is further consolidated by the city’s contribution to the developments in sustainability to the cocoa chain.

The Chocolate Festival foundation aims to boost the production of good cocoa fine or flavour, single origin and sustainable cocoa) by informing consumers about the advantages in terms of quality, flavour and the production process.

Contact informationEquipoiseBeurs van BerlageDamrak 349 1012 ZJ Amsterdam E: [email protected]

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Chocoa 2017 programmeGOOD COCOA, BETTER CHOCOLATE Welcome to the 5th edition of Chocoa - February 22nd until 26th 2017 in Amsterdam. Chocoa brings together stakeholders from the entire supply chain, from cocoa farmers to chocolate consumers. Our objective is to increase the market for ‘good cocoa and better chocolate’

EUROPEAN MARKETS ACADEMY - FEBRUARY 22nd The European Markets Academy offers trade fair exhibitors and other partici-pants a full day of lectures on requirements for successful operations on European markets as well as visits to cocoa companies in the Amsterdam region.

WOMEN IN COCOA & CHOCOLATE (WINCC) EVENT - FEBRUARY 22ndThe afternoon WINCC event for all women will feature best practices and development of leadership skills, working groups on the WINCC network, all while connecting to professional women in the cocoa and chocolate industry.

TRADE FAIR - FEBRUARY 23rd AND 24th With its focus on quality, sustainable cocoa, the Trade Fair is the place where supply and demand meet, with more than 60 stands of cocoa beans, cocoa products, service suppliers, distributors and manufacturers from all over the world.

CHOCOLATE MAKERS FORUM – FEBRUARY 23rd AND 24thThe place for chocolate makers from all over the world to connect and discuss current trends in chocolate making. The Forum aims at stimulating an open debate, so you are invited to drop in and out, contribute to discussions and be inspired!

GRAND DINER DU CHOCOLAT - FEBRUARY 23rd The Chocoa dinner is recognized as one of the most important Dutch net-working events for the cocoa and chocolate industry. Join over 200 industry participants and sponsors for the famous cocoa dinner.

CONFERENCE - FEBRUARY 24th The Chocoa conference is a platform for international debate on the progress of sustainability in the cocoa and chocolate industry. We bring together speakers from all over the world and an audience of over 200 stakeholders from all parts of the cocoa supply chain.

COCOA LIQUOR TASTING COURSE – FEBRUARY 24th and 25th This first Cocoa of Excellence training workshop on cocoa quality along the value chain will provide participants with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the impact of handling flavour in cocoa liquor and chocolate.

FESTIVAL - FEBRUARY 25th AND 26th The Amsterdam Cocoa and Chocolate Week ends with the Chocoa festival, celebrating good chocolate. The Festival offers a wide range of sustainable chocolate to be sampled at over 80 stands and a special tasting route. Visitors enjoy two full days of tastings, demonstrations, public debates on sustainability and entertainment.


The Chocolate Maker’s Forum ProgrammeLocation: Keurzaal, Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam

Thursday February 23rd 2017Introductiono 10.00 – 10.45 Overcoming hurdles in starting up bean to bar chocolate

making Chocolate making is a fun but challenging profession. It takes specialized

skills, good machinery, equipment, passion and determination. Where do you start?

o 10.00 – 11.00 Chocolate tasting Nothing more valuable than feedback of fellow chocolate makers. There will

be a bar tasting area at the Trade Fair where you can taste and discuss throughout the day.

o 11.00 – 11:45 Guided tour at the Trade Fair Join a tour around the Trade Fair, an international meeting hub for many

companies that work in cocoa, logistics, machinery, production or other (matchmaking service available).

Sourcing quality cocoa o 12.30 – 14.00 Bean sourcing. Risks and challenges: sustainable produc-

tion, quality, exclusivity and continuity Experts in the field will lead the discussion about the issues on sustainable

production, price and quality of beans, exclusivity and continuity. Ask them everything about finding the right beans for your chocolate.

o 14.15 – 15.00 Success Chocolate Stories in Origin Countries Cocoa producing countries are constantly facing challenges that can be

restrictive for chocolate making, yet some companies manage to do it. Hear their key to success.

o 15.15 – 17.15 Cocoa quality along the value chain, including liquor tasting Chocoa will host a Cocoa of Excellence Workshop on cocoa quality along

the value chain. In this 2-hour introduction of how to taste cocoa liquor you will taste, define and discuss cocoa liquor according to the liquor tasting protocol.


Friday February 24th 2017Chocolate making – Bean to bar o 10.00 – 11.30 Chocolate making machinery: Different needs, different

machines Having the right machinery is crucial for making good chocolate. Experts

lead the conversation and answer your questions. Hear about the types of machines that are available, and receive tips & tricks from chocolate makers.

o 11:45 – 12.30 Make or buy: outsourcing your chocolate production You want your own chocolate but have no time or expertise to make it: than

consider outsourcing to a production company. Hear from chocolate makers that outsource and hear from some of the most well-known choco-late companies in the world.

Businesso 13.00 – 13.45 Access to new specialty markets New markets can include specialty wine and coffee stores. Experts lead the

discussion on why curation and advise are critical tools to help Chocolate Makers sell in specialty stores.

o 13.45 – 14.45 Logistics How to get your cacao from origin to your doorstep? And once you got it,

where do you store your valuable commodity? Logistics in cacao are diverse but also challenging. Discover the options and hear how other chocolate makers have overcome their challenges.

o 15.00 – 16.00 Financing businesses: from crowdsourcing to traditional funding

What are the differences in scale and business models and how did others grow from small-scaled chocolate makers to medium sized chocolate makers? Discussion about how to finance opportunities in a changing environment.

o 16.00 – 17.00 Interactive chocolate tasting using the IICCT’s neural sensory profiling system

The International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting brings a new approach to chocolate and cacao evaluation based on neural sensory theory. Bring your smartphone and take part in live interactive tasting of origin chocolate.

o 17.00 – 17.45 Open chocolate Tasting / Ask us anything Experts of the previous sessions gather to hear your last questions.

Also bring along your chocolate and get professional feedback! o 17.45 Drinks & announcement International Chocolate Awards Meet & greet and closure of B2B events of Chocoa 2017.


Conference programmeChocoa 2017 sustainable cocoa: integrity and transparency

Friday February 24o 09:00 Registrationo 09:30 Openingo 09.45 Sense of urgency in the environmental pillar of sustainability In general in sustainability programs and events the emphasis lies on

productivity and community development. Meanwhile the pressure on the natural environment for cocoa production is increasing. In this session speakers will give us more insights in the sustainability of current cocoa practices.

o 11:00 Journalist panel: Journalists play an important role in promoting transparency in the cocoa

value chain and challenging public and private sector’s integrity. In this panel, we ask journalists who are active in cocoa related topics, how they guarantee their credibility, what they consider to be their role in promoting integrity and transparency, and the potential challenges involved.

o 11.30 Cocoa as catalyst for post-disaster development Agriculture is the most important employment sector of many developing

countries. In these countries, millions of farmers rely on their produce for their livelihoods. This panel will focus on the potential of cocoa as a catalyst for development in countries that have recently experienced natural or human disasters.

o 12:15 Lunch breako 14:00 Progress in sustainable cocoa: Both private and public actors have committed to sustainable cocoa

production and chocolate consumption. It is very difficult for consumers and other stakeholders to understand whether actors that committed to sustainable practices are on track and whether the commitment is spread wide enough to have the desired impact on sustainable cocoa production.

o 15:20 Cocoa breako 16:00 Supply chain integrity For sustainability in the cocoa sector to mature, accountability of both the

private and public sector is key. In this session we discuss accountability to contribute to a better understanding of the systemic nature of the pro-blems in the cocoa sector and look whether we can learn from other markets and sectors on how they dealt with these kind of challenges.

o 17:30 Conclusionso 17:45 Drinks


Equipoise is the company that brings you Chocoa. Founded by Caroline Lubbers and Jack Steijn, Equipoise focusses on market driven approaches to safeguard the continuity of commodity supply chains, mainly (but not exclusively) cocoa.Equipoise is a counterweight that brings a new balance, in our philosophy by helping to reduce market distortions that may interfere with long run continuity. The most important factors are sustainable market access, supply chain integrity and transparency.

Sustainability is the main instrument to bring continuity in a market. We believe there is a business case for sustainability in every stage of the supply chain. It is in the interest of all stakeholders, from cocoa farmer to chocolate consumer.Reach out to us for sustainability market research, improved market access and market development, including the promotion of cocoa consumption. We work with companies to engage with sustainability projects at the origin of their supply chains, including impact assessment and accountability. We support organizations and governments in defining their role in sustainability issues and in policy development. We also help companies raise their sustain-ability standard for their activities in order to maintain customer satisfaction and safeguard continuity.

Welcome to Chocoa, our showcase to demonstrate our services in practice. This event is all about inspiring by connecting: achieving results by bringing people together and by rebalancing markets.

Caroline Lubbers and Jack Steijn


MARKETS IN BALANCE

Ecuador: land of the world s best cacao“Ecuador’s cacao zone is to chocolate cognoscenti what Bordeaux is to wine lovers” Paul Richardson , 1843 the culture, lifestyle and ideas magazine from The Economist

Cacao Arriba o Nacional grown in the fertile plain running from the Pacific Ocean to the foot of the Andes running into the Amazonian and coastal provinces of Ecuador.

As early as the beginning of XVI century small cocoa plantations sat in banks of the Guayas river. From there cacao farming expanded upstream. Giving origin to the “Arriba” denomination for the Ecuadorian cocoa. National is the variety that gives origin to this cocoa. Nowadays Ecuador grows two types (and several varieties) of CCN-51 and Cacao Nacional.

But, what makes Ecuadorian cacao, so special? Ecuadorian climate conditions and geographical location are important factors. Nevertheless, Ecuadorian cacao s particular floral and fruity aroma comes from the rich biodiversity surrounding every crop. The organoleptic of Ecuadorian cacao in every small farm sails from tropical, citric or fruity flavors, nuts & berries tones to floral & spicy revelations.

Cacao production in Ecuador is done by small farmers (organized in associa-tion, alliances or cooperatives), most of them use natural methods for pest-prevention and disease control. IN addition, traceability, fermentation and quality-control standards are carefully applied in the entire value chain.

Ecuador became Latin America’s number-one producer. It supplies 60% of the world’s “fine flavor” cacao production required in European and American industries of chocolate production. Also, Ecuadorian chocolate makers are joining the world s finest selection of chocolate bars in the consumer market. After centuries of been just exporters of raw material, the passion of the cacao has raised a new generation of Ecuadorian chocolatiers, responsible of revolutionizing the industry with the best chocolate of the world.

Interested in more information about products, producers, exporters, business or investment opportunities in this industry, write or call us, ProEcuador Rotterdam [email protected] +31102681198

Visit us at CHOCOA 2017 booths A1, 2 & 3.


Cacao de aroma from PeruAn unforgettable, unique and sensational experience

In Peru, a country located in the central and austral part of South America, an aromatic cocoa known as ‘Cacao de Aroma’ is cultivated. Its seed, recognized by its floral, citric, and fruit notes, is embodied in the finest chocolates made from it. These attributes are contributed by the ecosystems where cocoa is grown, the process of fermentation, and the process of drying.

Cacao de Aroma has grown in Peru since ancient times. Recent research in the Peruvian Amazon shows that Peru is the center of origin of this kind of cocoa. The different colors of the crops are red, orange, yellow, and brown, which describe the high genetic variety that Peru has, concentrating 60% of the existing varieties.

The seeds in the crops constitute the basis for obtaining a cocoa of excellent quality that works as the perfect ingredient to produce the finest chocolates. These cocoa seeds are subjected to a fermentation process, in which they develop their characteristic flavor and aroma, to then be placed for their natural drying.

The chocolates have diverse presentations ordered by their cocoa content, with dark chocolates going up to 80% cocoa. Other variations of 50%, 55%, 65%, 70% and 72% belong to mixtures with sugar, milk and other ingredients such as dried fruits, chestnuts, etc. Also available in the Peruvian market you will find chocolates flavored with essential oils of cinnamon, ginger, lemon verbena, coffee, among others.

Visit us at CHOCOA 2017 booths B 4, 5, 6 & 7.


ACOPAGRO Ltda.


ABOCFA ORGANIC-FAIRTRADE

ABOCFA is a Farmer Cooperative in Ghana which produces high Quality Organic and Fairtrade Cocoa Beans. We are only Organic/Fairtrade Farmers’ Cooperative in Ghana and has ability to produce 1500 Metric Tons of dry Cocoa Beans. ABOCFA started Organic and Fairtrade in 2007 and 2010 respectively. Our current membership is 700.

Our mission is to become an independent farmer based organization, leading in the supply of quality Organic - Fairtrade cocoa beans whose members have improved livelihood and are resilient.

RepresentativeStephen AshiaCitySuhum, Eastern RegionCountryGhanaTelephone+233200506925+233500258563E-mailashiasco@[email protected] productCocoa beansOriginEastern, GhanaCertification(s)OrganicFairtrade

GHANA


AGIBOO

Agiboo BV, headquartered in The Netherlands, is a provider of commodity trade and risk management solutions with a focus on agricultural and soft commodities and in specific on Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar and Dairy. The flagship product Agiblocks has been adopted in the commodity trade and risk management industry since 2011.

The commodity trade and risk management product Agiblocks incorporates detailed understanding of the specific business and information technology requirements to successfully deploy commodity trading and risk management. Agiblocks is positioned as a ‘next generation’ CTRM solution for commodity purchasers and traders.

RepresentativeSvetlana TokunovaCityAlmereCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31(0)634426217 [email protected] Websitewww.agiboo.comExport productsCTRM, solution new era software for cocoa trade Main productAgiblocks

THE NETHERLANDS

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


IVORY COAST

AGRIEXPERTS

Agriexperts delivers innovative services for sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2016 by three young Ivorians, the company is active in the field of cartography (including satellite analyses through geomatic instruments, gps mapping), soil analyses, agricultural consulting, conception and realisation of agricultural projects as well as geolicalization of soil samples.

Contacts:Quartier millionaire,Route de DuékouéCityDaolaCoutryCôte d’ivoireTelephone+225 32 78 15 14Cel+225 07 25 66 67 +225 05 95 97 71 +225 08 82 84 [email protected]


AVALMARTI S.A (BRAND: MINKA)

Ecuador has the best flavour cocoa beans in the world and have used this excellent product to make the best chocolate. Will be a true taste experience try a Minka organic dark Chocolate.

Minka is chocolate that will captivate your palate, try our two collections Minka farms and Minka Coffee.

RepresentativeAlejandra EstrellaCityQuitoCountryEcuadorE-mailAlejandra.estrella.casares@gmail.comWebsitewww.montecristichocolate.comExport productsChocolate bars, nibs, cacaoCertification(s)Organic

ECUADOR

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ECUADOR

FINE CHOCOLATES S.A. (BRAND: ANGOVI)

Angovi Single Origin Miraflores: 75% Dark Chocolate from single origin organic beans. Floral flavor notes and aroma are predominant in this hocolate bar. Angovi Single Origin Mocache: 75% Dark Chocolate from single origin organic beans.

Frutal notes and aroma are predominant in this chocolate bar. Angovi Blend with Smoked Salt: 65% Dark Chocolate blend with smoked salt added. This bar has a very interesting contrast between the smoked salt with the bitterness and sweetness of the chocolate. Angovi Blend with Sal Prieta: 65% Dark Chocolate blend with Sal Prieta added, a condiment from an specific region of Ecuador made with peanuts. Angovi White Chocolate: White Chocolate made with organic Fino de Aroma cocoa butter. Angovi White Chocolate with Nibs: White Chocolate made with organic Fino de Aroma cocoa butter and with single origin Miraflores cocoa nibs.

RepresentativeOscar Viteri CityDuran CountryEcuadorE-mailoviteri@angovichocolates.comWebsiteangovichocolates.comMain productChocolate barsCertification(s)Organic, Fair Trade


ECUADOR

APROCAFA FINE FLAVOR COCOA PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Private organization of cocoa producers that since 1996 has promoted the cultivation of all varieties of Ecuadorian cocoa. Its main objective is to promote the production of high quality cocoa, improve productivity, research and transfer technology, taking into account the conservation of the environment.

RepresentativeRoberto MollisonCityGuayaquilCountryEcuadorTelephone+593 42 [email protected] ProductsCocoa beans

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


VENEZUELA

CACAOS DE VENEZUELA - BANCOEX

The Banco de Comercio Exterior (Bancoex) was established on July 12, 1996.

Fostering non-oil exports and boosting domestic production under the principles of integration, complementarity and efficiency are the main goals of this financial institution of the Venezuelan State that seeks an equal balance of trade with foreign countries.Bancoex helps Venezuelan exporters find a niche in global markets as part of its promotion policy of exports of domestic goods and services.Venezuela Exporta encompasses the exhibition of Venezuelan products in a single space and the meeting point of Venezuelan exporters and foreign buyers. This national strategy is aimed as reinforcing the network of trade contacts and materializing the attempts at making business.Cacaos de Venezuela is a chapter of the Venezuela Trade program, which functions as a commercial promotion platform for Venezuelan cacao export-ers and their products.

Representative Mr. Wilfredo Garcia [email protected]+58 (412) 372 3006Company Profile:The Banco de Comercio Exterior (Bancoex) was established on July 12, 1996.


VENEZUELA

CACAO BEGONIA

Cacao Begonia is a venezuelan company, engaged in cocoa growing and cocoa beans trading, in a sustainable and eco-friendly model.Our focus on high quality production and process-es and a personalized attention, allow us to adapt and satisfy every client requirements in a flexible, effective and economic way. Our clients benefit from our position as cocoa growers and direct traders, taking advantage of fair and cristal clear trading conditions.A multidisciplinary team, with a combined experi-ence of more than 20 years on cocoa growing, trading and logistic, is at your service to fulfil your fine or flavor cocoa requirements in order to support the cocoa and chocolate industry and supply one of the finest cocoa in the world.

Representative Mr: Gonzalo Gómez [email protected]+58 (424) 586 7979

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


VENEZUELA

CACAO DE ORO

“Las Bromelias”, founded in 2007 and located in the area of Ocumare de la Costa. It has been cultivated Clones by means of cocoa grafts from the collection Of 1945 *, the Ocumare 61 and Ocumare 60,Both selected for their high genetics and quality. In the “Las Bromelias” farm we have a profit center, developing work such as fermenta-tion and drying of grains, as well as cleaning in order to obtain high quality cocoa beans, suitable for storage and transport while preserving its flavor qualities And aroma.

Representative Mr. Freddy [email protected]+58 414 146 4626Office+58 243 242 2947


VENEZUELA

CACAOS CARACAS

Cacaos Caracas, It is a company born with the vision of rescuing the quality of the Venezuelan cocoa, beginning with genetics and following the correct benefit in the fermented and drying of the grain, managing to develop the precursors in this way to smell and taste the best cacao World Currently we can guarantee the quality of our products from the selection of the plant, the harvest, the profit and the commercialization, having as results the cacaos with the quality of the export for Venezuela and the world.

Representative Mr. Douglas Dáger RodríguezMr. Diego Gil [email protected]+58(414) 332 6205 Office+58(212) 991 9489

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


PERU

CACAO VALLEY (MARANA)

Maraná is a Peruvian company that produces chocolates from “Bean to Bar”.

Our craft chocolates are made with the finest selection of Peruvian cocoa beans from three different regions of Peru: Cusco, Piura and San Martin. Each of our bars offers unique flavours and aromas that will transport you to “The Roots of Peruvian Chocolate”.

We won a Bronze Medal in the World Final 2016 of the International Chocolate Awards with Cusco 70%. We won a Bronze Medal in Americas and Asia-Pacific Competition 2016 of the International Chocolate Awards with Cusco 70%.

We won a Bronze Medal in Americas and Asia-Pacific Competition 2016 of the International Chocolate Awards with Piura 70%.

RepresentativeZulema LeónCityLimaCountryPeruTelephone+51 947 493 [email protected] productCraft chocolates OriginCusco, Piura and San MartínCertification(s)Organic Standard USA, Organic Standard EU and HACCP Program


Chocolate del Caribe is a quality chocolate couverture producer in origin region Central America. The quality is based on selected Trinitario cocoa beans which are bought directly from dedicated farmers and cooperatives, checking and promoting good practices before each purchase. “Hot-air roasting” with low temperatures to highlight complex flavors of Trinitario beans. We encourage direct, transparent relationships between cocoa growers, our clients and our company.

CHOCOLATE DEL CARIBE

RepresentativeIr. Hugo HermelinkCityCholoma CountryHonduras Telephone +504 261705E-mailhhermelink@hotmail.comWebsitewww.chocolatedelcaribe.comExport productscouverture, cocoa liquorOriginHonduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama Certification(s)Organic, Rain Forest Alliance

HONDURAS

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LITHUANIA

CHOCOLATE NAIVE

Top class cacao beans are diligently selected from exceptional farms and transported to Lithuania, home of Chocolate Naive. We only work with the best ingredients in the world and we seek to become world-class craftsmen in working with this type of exquisite production.Naive makes chocolate in ways that help to reveal the character of a particular cacao bean. Chocolate Naive offers full-service private label capability. Chocolate Naive has been partner in helping many companies build and expand their private label chocolate projects. Naive does everything from a product package, to a full private label program with custom recipes, calibration, copyright and design.At Chocolate Naive, we take pride in working with our customers of all sizes to meet their needs when it comes to premium chocolate. Whether you’re creating special gifts for your clients or building a unique concept, we can assist your project with Naive quality standards.

RepresentativeDomantas UzpalisCityVilniusCountryLithuaniaTelephone+370 620 69979


THE NETHERLANDS

CHOCOLATEMAKERS

Chocolatemakers is a Dutch bean-to-bar choco-late maker from Amsterdam. Enver Loke and Rodney Nikkels started the company in 2011. Together they search the world for good quality cocoa, working directly with the cocoa farmers. In their own factory, they do everything themselves, from roasting the beans to wrapping the bars.Rodney & Enver are as passionate about ethics and sustainability as they are about the chocolate itself. We use only organic ingredients, and work directly to improve the environment. We are well known for our Tres Hombres bar, the beans for this bar are brought in from the Dominican Republic by the only sailing cargo vessel of the world; the Tres Hombres. In 2014 we have been awarded being the most sustainable company in Amsterdam. Making top quality chocolate in the most sustainable way is our quest, we want to show what the future of chocolate making should look like. We sell our bars and couverture to shops & chocolate professionals in the Netherlands. With our technical knowledge and enthusiasm - and lack of good machinery for small scale production - we started to make our own machinery and are now selling it as well.

RepresentativeEnver LokeCityAmsterdamCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31 (0)20 737 26 [email protected] productsChocolate bars, couver-ture, roasted cocoa beans, liquor, roasted cocoa nibs, cocoa butterOriginPeru, Dominican, Republic, CongoCertification(s)Organic

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


PERU

CHOCOLATERIA ARTESANAL AMAZÓNICA

Tesoro Amazonico is the brand that reflects the essence and purity of Peruvian craft chocolate.

Our immense passion, our artisan character and the richness of the taste of our chocolate makes our products unique. These treasures arise from the best cocoa beans, selected with great care from their places of origin in our Amazon jungle, to then be turned into bars of a unique chocolate with traces of our passion.

RepresentativeMichele Leoni, Gennaro LettieriCityTarapotoCountryPeruTelephone+51 99 73 507 52+51 99 83 052 03E-mailmichele@chocolateriaarte-sanalamazonica.comWebsitewww.chocolateriaartesan-alamazonica.comExport productsCacao, ChocolateMain productChocolateOriginSan Martín and Piura


PERU

COCAMA

We started making chocolate when we got to know the work of our cocoa producers in northern Peru. This work full of effort and passion led them to achieve the best cocoa beans in the world. From that passion, inherited from the field, we were inspired to create Cocama and with the same effort of the farmers we now work to offer the finest chocolate. Our effort was recognized in 2015 when we won the bronze medal at the Peruvian competition of the International Chocolate Awards.

RepresentativeOscar Rubio CityLimaCountryPeruTelephone+51 94 51 647 84 [email protected] Websitewww.cocamachocolate.peMain productChocolate OriginPiura Junin, Piura, Madre de Dios Certification(s)Organic (EU and NOP), Fairtrade, RFA

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ITALY

COCOA OF EXCELLENCE

The Cocoa of Excellence (CoEx) Programme is the entry point for cocoa-producers to participate in the International Cocoa Awards (ICA), a global competition recognizing the work of cocoa farmers and celebrating the diversity of cocoa flavours.

The 2017 Edition of the International Cocoa Awards (ICA) will be celebrated at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris in October 2017. The CoEx Programme, coordinated by Bioversity International, is jointly organized with Event International in partnership with Guittard Chocolate, Seguine Cacao, Cocoa and Chocolate, Barry Callebaut, Puratos, the CGIAR Research Programme on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (CRP-FTA) and the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) with sponsorship from CAOBISCO, the European Cocoa Association (ECA), the Federation of Cocoa Commerce (FCC), Nestlé, the Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Mars UK, and with in-kind contributions from the Cocoa Research Centre of the University of the West Indies (CRC/UWI), Valrhona, Weiss Chocolate and CocoaTown.

Representative Coordination SecretariatCity RomeCountry ItalyTelephone +39 333 158 4055E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]:www.cocoaofexcellence.orgMain product CocoaOrigin Global


THE NETHERLANDS

COCOANECT

Cocoanect is truly passionate about cocoa. It is our ambition to connect the world’s best cocoa with the industry of chocolate makers always thriving for innovation and efficiency.

We source our beans from origins all around the world, and together with farmers, exporters, and other partners we build dedicated supply chains to improve the daily lives of our farmers.

We cover a broad range of topics including biodiversity gender, climate change, and child labour. At the base, we ensure that our farmers receive international sustainable training packages of UTZ Certified, Rainforest Alliance, or Fairtrade international, and on top of that we build partner-ships with external experts to increase our impact.

We are permanent present in origins where our program is currently reaching 15.000 farmer households, mainly in Ivory Coast. We are expand-ing our activities to Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria, and we invite you to be part of this new adventure!

RepresentativeAndre van den Beld, Mirko Bellocchio CityRotterdamCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31 (0)10 7603 [email protected],[email protected] Websitewww.cocoanect.comMain productCocoa beansOrigin Latin America, Asia, Oceania and AfricaCertification(s)Organic

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UNITED STATES

COCOATOWN

CocoaTown is well-known for its innovative cacao processing machines for small- and commercial-scale craft chocolate industry. We started this company in 2007 at the infancy of small batch, artisan bean-to-bar chocolate trend. Since then, we have helped “chocopreneurs” in about 100 coun-tries realize their dreams and grow their businesses in the craft chocolate industry through customized equipment we offer, as well as our personalized customer service and hands-on education. CocoaTown designs, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative equipment for different stages of chocolate-making – Roasting, Cracking, Winnowing, and Grinding/Melanging – for batch sizes ranging from 500 gm for development to 100 kg for commercial production. Our compact, multipurpose machines are simple in design, easy to maintain, energy-efficient and durable–they are still operating after a decade of use. CocoaTown also offers intensive workshops taught by interna-tional experts, covering everything about starting a chocolate business from selecting cocoa beans to designing product packaging.

RepresentativeDr. BaluCityRoswellCountryGeorgia [email protected] productMachines for Small Batch Artisan Chocolate Making


ECUADOR

CONEXION CHOCOLATE

We are the bridge that connects the world of the small Ecuadorian cacao farmer and your world, bringing in a taste of the passion and hard work that is needed to produce such quality products.

Our chocolate is made from the finest Arriba Nacional cacao regions in Ecuador, Manabi and Los Rios. From Virgen, to Dark, Medium and Light Roasted, we take extra care in everything we do, to ensure each and every chocolate tastes excep-tional in its class. Dedicated to chocolate lovers.

RepresentativeJenny SamaniegoCityQuito CountryEcuadorTelephone+593 098 433 1748 +593 099 981 3201E-mailjenny@conexionchocolate.comWebsitewww.conexionchocolate.comMain productsChocolate, CacaoOriginEcuadorCertification(s)Organic, Kosher D

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MEXICO

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL MÉXICO A.C.

“Landscapes that feed the soul: cacao”, is an initiative of Conservation International Mexico (NGO), that works to recover the production of fine flavour cacao thought sustainable processes in Mexico. We are working with several partners such as Museo Mundo del Chocolate (MUCHO), AUDES-Chiapas University (UNACH), ADO Foundation, Aeroméxico Foundation, Tisano The Cacao Company, Water National Commission (CONAGUA), Ah Cacao, among other partners who strengthen groups of producers throughout the cocoa value chain. We believe that is possible rescue the cultural value and the cacao production in México thought the biodiversity conservation, land diversification, new generation involve and training of producers not only in the harvest process, we include different part of the cacao value chain.

Representative David N. Olvera City Tapachula, ChiapasCountry MéxicoTelephone +521-9621118903E-mail [email protected] www.conservation.orgExport products We strength capacities to local producers to produ ced fine flavor cacao (creole and Trinitarian) through sustain-able processes in Chiapas and Tabasco communities from Mexico.Main product CacaoOrigin México


THE NETHERLANDS

Control Union certifies for e.g. UTZ and as a global certifying body, Control Union has gathered lots of experience in sustainable production of many agricultural commodities like cocoa. Control Union is officially approved by a number of international certification programs, among others, UTZ, Organic, GlobalGap and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Further, Control Union maps supply chains and performs sustainable GAP analyses. Control Union works in close cooperation with international manufacturers, brands and retailers on supply chain issues such as compliance, traceability and transparency, mitigation of sustainability impacts within the entire supply chain: from raw material to end-product.

Through our global network of offices in more than 70 countries, Control Union offers worldwide consultancy, inspection and certification services. We provide custom-made integrated solutions and sustainability support in the entire supply chain of a variety of industries.

RepresentativeEerik Schipper CityZwolleCountryThe Netherlands Telephone+31(0)384260100 E-maileschipper@controlunion. com Websitewww.controlunion.comMain ServiceCertification and inspec-tion, Consultancy for farms and industry

CONTROL UNION CERTIFICATIONS B.V.

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THE NETHERLANDS

CWT COMMODITIES B.V. (AMSTERDAM)

WT Commodities (Amsterdam) B.V. offers a modern and efficient warehouse complex in Westport, Amsterdam with direct water access. The warehouse facility is ICE/LIFFE /CME approved for the storage of coffee and cocoa beans. Additionally, CWT Commodities (Amsterdam) is, inter alia, EKO, Gafta, GMP+ and ISO licensed. Other commodities stored and handled in Amsterdam are soy meal, wood pellets and edible seeds. CWT offers an extensive range of value added services such as certified weighing & sampling, reconditioning of damaged commodi-ties as well as cleaning, brushing and re-bagging of soft commodities.

For clients that require their goods to be forward-ed, transported and/or shipped from either the Rotterdam or Amsterdam location, CWT provides freight forwarding and shipping services worldwide for both containerized and bulk shipments.

RepresentativeMarianne Perrin CityAmsterdam CountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31 (0) 20 585 3830 [email protected]@cwtcomm.com Websitewww.cwtcommodities.com Export productsCocoa and coffee


THE NETHERLANDS

DAARNHOUWER & CO

Daarnhouwer & Co. was established in 1908 and has forged a solid reputation as a knowledgeable and reliable partner in the world of specialty cacao, coffee and tree nuts.

We were the first importers of Fairtrade certified cacao in the world and pioneers in sourcing exciting cacao origins with great stories and flavours for creative talents in the artisanal choco-late world.

We strongly believe in long-standing relationships with origin to guarantee a sustainable bond of mutual respect and benefit.

Our impressive assortment of beans encompasses a wide palette of flavours and is stored in Amsterdam to guarantee right-on time delivery to our clients in Europe and all around the globe.

RepresentativeMaría Salvadora JiménezCityZaandamCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31 (0) 75 612 63 [email protected] productsFine and flavour cacao beans; certified cacao beans; cocoa liquor, powder, cake and natural and deodorized butterOriginLatin America, Asia, Oceania and AfricaCertification(s)Organic (EU and NOP), Fairtrade, RFA

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THE NETHERLANDS

DIRECT CACAO

Direct Cacao is a new association that was launched to give a voice to chocolate makers, chocolatiers and independent tasters, working with and supporting directly sourced ne cacao, as well as to the cacao growers that supply ne cacao. The association promotes the production of fine flavour cocoa and the consumption of ne chocolate.

The first objective is to develop a label that will assure the consumer that the cocoa in the choco-late bar has been directly traded between the cocoa grower and the chocolate maker, at a fair price.

RepresentativeMartin Christy CityAmsterdam CountryThe Netherlands [email protected] Websitewww.directcacao.org


ITALY

DOMORI

Domori was founded in 1997 from the creative mind of Gianluca Franzoni, out of his passion for nature, gastronomy, and cacao. In 1993, after studying economics, he went to Venezuela where the magic of cacao captivated him. He decided to build a framework for repositioning fine cacao on the market. Domori chocolate is an extraordinary experience, a unique sensory “tale” without compro-mise. Its story is told through first-time records that are true revolutions in the world of cacao. Domori was the first company in the world to use only fine cacao in production. The first to recover the biodi-versity of the aromatic cacao variety Criollo. The first to make chocolate with Criollo cacao. The first to make a 100% cacao chocolate bar. The first to rediscover and use the ancient and simple method of making chocolate with just cacao paste and sugar. The first to create a Chocolate Tasting Code to discover the infinite nuances of cacao. Every phase of Domori’s production is studied to conserve the aromatic notes naturally present in the beans of the best selected varieties. It is only in doing so that Domori chocolate maintains the natural and original essence of the cacao intact.

CityNone, TorinoCountryItalyTelephone+39 011 98.63.465Websitewww.domori.comExport productsChocolate and machinery

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THE NETHERLANDS

DZB

DZB’s chocolate factory is based in Leiden, The Netherlands. BZB is unique in the chocolate factory line. The factory offers jobs to 120 people who were unable to get a job. They work under the supervision of chocolate experts.

In the 80’ies we started the production for Baronie and a lot of entrepreneurs followed. Today we produce for brands like “Voor Jou”, Raw Patisserie and Lovechock.

We produce chocolate for entrepreneurs who want to establish a brand and who really care about who produces their products. We make chocolate, we wrap them and we also make handmade products. Since a couple of years raw chocolate is known to be our specialty. We love to share our knowledge in order to translate a good idea into an excellent product.

RepresentativeJan-Bart Heijne CityLeiden CountryThe Netherlands Telephone+31(0)647328552 Websitewww.dzb.nl Main productChocolate


VENEZUELA

ESAICA FINE & FLAVOUR VENEZUELAN COCOA

ESAICA produce and trade with high quality Venezuelan cocoa beans of different varieties (Criollos, trinitarios), among them our cocoas are: Sur del lago (The south of maracaibo lake, tucani), carenero superior (Barlovento) and ocumare. The majority of our beans are classified as fine & flavour cocoa premium F1, which could reach up to 90% of grains fermentation, depending on custom-ers requirements, as ESAICA follow strict proto-cols of fermentation and drying that allow to reach a great aromatic flavour.

ESAICA is committed to become an efficient supplier of cocoa beans from Venezuela, thus, we care about the origin and traceability of cocoa beans that permit to maintain high quality grains and help to develop good agronomical and post-harvest management system which permitted a sustainable cultivation, increasing the working and social life of our farmers for better.

RepresentativeMax FigueroaCityCaracasCountryVenezuelaTelephone+584243533372E-mailmax.figueroa@esaica.comWebsitewww.esaica.comMain productCocoaOriginVenezuela

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ECUADOR

This 2017 Aug. 30 - Sept.2 we will be celebrating the V World Cocoa Summit in Guayaquil, Ecuador.We are committed to surpass the success obtained in previous years and achieve greater participation of exhibitors, producers and attendees of the cacao industry. The World Cocoa Summit is organized by APROCAFA (Fine Aroma and Flavor Cocoa.Producers Association), ANECACAO (National Association of Cocoa Exporters) and EXPOPLAZA, guaranteeing a first class event together with a Technical Committee integrated by professionals committed to present the most important advances and novelties of the cocoa industry. The Summit has Technical Congress, Field Day, Trade Fair, Business Roundtable, Cocoa Contest and Barista Championship. PRO ECUADOR will also take part in the IV World Cocoa Summit as the Institute of Export and Investment Promoters, representing the Ministry of Foreign Trade, in charge of executing the norms and policies of export and investment promotion in the country.

RepresentativeCecilia JuradoCityGuayaquilCountryEcuadorTelephone+593 42 [email protected]/cumbrecacao

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ITALY

F.B.M. SRL

F.B.M. company is a pioneer and Italian market leader in the sector of continuous tempering machines and chocolate equipment. Established in 1977 F.B.M. is also supplier for dropping machines. For above mentioned reason F.B.M. company is known all over the world.

RepresentativeMaddalena LuanaCityLegnanoCountryItalyTelephone+390331464654E-mailinfo@boscolo.itWebsitewww.boscolo.itMain productEquipment

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COLOMBIA

FEDERACIÓN NACIONAL DE CACAOTEROS (FEDECACAO)

The Cocoa National Federation (Fedecacao) is a guild organization, private founded in 1962 to represent the cocoa farmer s interests around Colombia, dedicated to the research, technology transfer, national and international commercializa-tion for the Cocoa s promotion.

CityBogotáCountryColombia Telephone 071 3273000E-mailexportaciones_asisten-cia@fedecacao.com.coWebsitewww.fedecacao.com.coExport productsDry Cocoa beansMain productDry Cocoa beansOriginColombiaCertification(s) n/a


UNITED KINGDOM

FINE FLAVA

Fine Flava is engaged in growing and selling finest high quality cocoa beans from Jamaica. We believe in our beans and want to share this passion with the world.

RepresentativeLejla BojadzicCitySheffieldCountryUnited KingdomTelephone645876556E-mailinfo@fineflava.comWebsitewww.fineflava.comMain productCocoaOriginJamaica

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VENEZUELA

GEDAYLACA

Gedaylaca is a Venezuelan company founded in 2004 focused on produce, distribute and com-mercialize our 100% Venezuelan cocoa beans and cocoa-derived products, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, Cacao powder, chocolate in different versions and delicious instant preparation nutri-tional drinks, rich in vitamins and minerals for all ages. Our objective is to export and position our products in Latin America, North America and Europe with the highest quality standards that entitles Venezuelan cocoa as unique.

Representative:Indira QuinteroCity:ValenciaCountry: VenezuelaTelephone:+58414-4706797+58245-5717157 +58424-2395303email:[email protected] products:cocoa derived productsMain product:cocoa- flavored instant preparation drinkOrigin:VenezuelaCertification:National Nutrition Institute


INDIA

GOGROUND BEANS & SPICES

GoGround Beans & Spices or simply GOGROUND is a supplier of high quality organic and conven-tional cocoa beans with a cocoa post-harvesting unit located in the Idukki district of Kerala, India.

Collecting fresh cocoa beans directly from the farmers the company engages into long-term collaborations to give them the opportunity to gain an attractive source of income, by respecting social and environmental conditions and agriculture diversification.

GOGROUND is driven by quality and understands the importance of the fermentation and drying process in order to develop the full potential of the beans. We work with in-house developed fermen-tation protocols to enhance the flavour profile and to reach specific bean characteristics.

By accurately tracking the flow of each batch of cocoa in our system we guarantee a full physical traceability. We source beans from different areas in Idukki (Kerala) for which each locality reveals different flavor notes.

RepresentativeEllen TaerweCityThodupuzha Taluk, IdukkiCountryIndiaTelephone+91 9061993337+32 468 [email protected]/gogroundMain productCocoaOriginIdukki, Kerala (India)

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PERU

GRANDINO

Grandino, a Peruvian family business, was founded in 2013 upon the principle of bringing healthy, and safe natural products worldwide with deep roots in our Peruvian ancestors. The company is dedi-cated to the processing and exporting of organic Andean grains and its derived products, and of Peruvian organic cacao that come from selected partners and communities, with a focus on those in the Peruvian Highlands as the Ayacucho and Puno region and with those in the Huanuco, Ucayali and San Martin region within the Amazon basin. Our products are Organic (NOP, Jas and EU) and Kosher certified products. Thus, our processing plant has acquired HACCP and BRC global certificates as a result of our continuous work and improvements over the years.

RepresentativeRocío López and Marcelo MottaCityLimaCountryPeruTelephone+51 957 893 752+51 153 423 36 [email protected]@jemmsperu.com Websitewww.grandino.peExport productsCacao Nibs, Cacao Powder, Cacao Paste, Cacao Butter and Quinoa crisps based on cacaoMain productCacao

OriginLatin America, Asia, Oceania and AfricaCertification(s)HACCP, USDA Organic, European Organic

Standard, BRC Certification, KOSHER, NOP, JAS CERES, Organic Production by SENASA Peru

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VENEZUELA

HACIENDA CACAO CARIBE

Hacienda Cacao Caribe is heir to a long tradition in the cultivation of cocoa. The history dates back to 1872 and now, all processes: from cultivation of fine cocoa aroma, commercialization, marketing activi-ties and exports are driven by the commitment of the conservation and development of Venezuelan cocoa and their genetic material.

RepresentativeMrs: Mayela GonzalezMr: Armando Canelón Mr: Jose CapellaMr: Domingo [email protected]+34 620 332 788CountryVenezuela / SpainExport productsCacao Fino de Aroma


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LANDTHE NETHERLANDS

HENK KOENEN CHOCOLATE TECHNOLOGY

Approximately 50 years ago Henk Koenen designed and produced the first European choco-late machine which is still displayed in the Choco Story museum in Bruges in Belgium. Ever since we have been the Dutch specialist in manufacturing, delivering and servicing high quality chocolate machinery for small and big size chocolateries, bakeries and pastries. We are reseller of the leading Italian SELMI chocolate machinery for bean to bar production, chocolate tempering, coating, enro-bing, refining etc. Same as HENK KOENEN, SELMI is also a family business specialised in chocolate and roasting machinery for over 50 years. Besides machinery we are IMPLAST’s Benelux partner for the design and manufacturing of polycarbonate chocolate moulds for professional use both artisa-nal and industrial. Furthermore, we offer all neces-sary additional equipment for chocolate professionals.

RepresentativeWiet KoenenCityGilzeCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31161452516E-mailw.koenen@henkkoenen.nlWebsitewww.henkkoenen.nlMain productEquipment


LANDNICARAGUA

INGEMANN FINE COCOA

Ingemann provides fine cocoa beans produced in Nicaragua, with a model focused on quality and sustainability.

Ingemann provides fine cocoa beans produced inNicaragua, with a model focused on quality andsustainability.

The company offers a wide array of varieties, produced sustainably with more than 400 small producers. To ensure quality and consistency Ingemann buys the cocoa in wet mass and pro-cesses the beans centrally. For better logistics, Ingemann has a warehouse in Portland, OR, and in Denmark.

RepresentativeNiels MollerCityTipitapaCountryNicaraguaTelephone82405601E-mailmb@ingemann.com.niWebsiteingemann.com.niMain productCocoaCertification(s)Organic


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ECUADOR

KACAU

Kacau brings pure chocolate 100% quality guaran-teed, with all the health benefits and rich flavour of Ecuadorian cacao and our chosen mixture of spices, fruits and aromas that will allow the con-sumer to encounter with particular flavours and emotions.

RepresentativeGisella LibrerosCityQuitoCountryEcuadorTelephone+31655372356E-mailgmaaskant@kacauchoco-lates.comWebsitewww.kacauchocolates.comExport productsChocolate barsCertification(s)Organic


UGANDA

LUKUMBI AGRO LTD (LAL)

Lukumbi Agro Ltd (LAL) was established to provide market of agricultural products at a good price and work with farmers to guarantee sustainable income to them, preserve the environ-ment and create a food security situation in the region of operation. The products we offer are not only ethical but can be traced right from the source through the support given to the farmers in form of seed, fertilisers and market for their products. We work with various farmers in promoting our business into buying and growing a wide range of agricul-tural products. The farmer should be assisted and fairly compensated for their effort in producing a better product.LAL has obtained a coffee export licence from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). In addition LAL is now moving into export of cocoa beyond growing and processing for the local market. We have gained valuable experience in managing cocoa farms, harvesting, fermenting, drying and sorting ready for sell to local buyers for export.

RepresentativeMr. Muhamed Yusuf, Mr. Patrick MuhumuzaCityJinja CountryUgandaTelephoneTel: +256 434 123 [email protected]@rocketmail.comExport productsCoffee, Cocoa, Maize, Beans, Avocado, Matooke.

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UNITED STATES

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

LWR works to improve harvests, health and education in some 35 countries each year. LWR partners train local women and men to produce local foods, dig low-cost wells and protect and restore their local environments. Some partners are small village groups on the edge of the Sahara. Others are nationwide programs that may reach across the Andes.

With more than a decade of experience in the cocoa sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, LWR has invested more than $2 million in recent years to strengthen producers’ organizations, and increase production and sales while promoting sustainable management of cocoa crops. These investments have had an impact on the lives of more than 25,000 people and have been lever-aged with private sector support. LWR’s collabo-ration with the private sector has included techni-cal assistance, quality control, sample analysis, market access, credit, certification processes and site visits.

Representative Rick Peyser, Senior Relationship Manager, Coffee & CocoaCarolina Aguilar, Program Manager, Latin America City BaltimoreCountry United StatesTelephone +18028998996+1410-230-2806E-mail [email protected] [email protected] programs.lwr.orgMain product CocoaOrigin Latin America


ECUADOR

MASHPI CHOCOLATE ARTESANAL

OUR MOTIVATION, far beyond making a wonderful Chocolate.

Pursuing the creation of a healthy producing and naturally sustainable environment, we have designed a diversified system of organic produc-tion with an emphasis on the best cacao in the world, the acclaimed Cacao Nacional Fino de Aroma, one of the most prominent products of Ecuador.

With this approach, we are proving that nature conservation is possible in a 100% organic cacao plantation, where we coexist with +300 species of birds, 50 amphibians and a vast biodiversity. We combine cacao with dozens of other native, exotic and Chocó endemic fruit. Our integral land man-agement is greatly improving soil fertility!

RepresentativeAgustina Arcos CityQuito CountryEcuador Telephone+593968079900 E-mailcontact@chocomashpi. com Websitewww.chocomashpi.com Export productsOrganic chocolate bars, cacao nibs, cocoa OriginRegion Northwest Pichincha, Ecuador Certification(s)Organic Certifications (USDA and EU)

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MADAGASCAR

MAVA SA

MAVA is a relatively new company that took over a former colonial cocoa plantation in the region of Sambirano (North-Western Madagascar), the main cocoa productive region of the country.

The plantation is split in 7 different sites and covers a total area of 630Ha. The three main types of cocoa are planted in its fields, with a majority of Trinitario, initially imported from Sri Lanka during the 20th century. The 7 farms produce a range of aromatic beans according to their specific terroir.

The beans manually harvested are then fermented and sun-dried on each site, respecting the tradi-tion and allowing the beans to develop their incredible flavour specific to the Malagasy cocoa.

RepresentativeThomas WenischCityAmbanjaCountryMadagascarTelephone+261 34 49 970 [email protected] productsBeans, cocoa mass, dark and dark milk bar choco-late bars, couvertureOriginMadagascar


UNITED STATES

MELANGERS DIAMOND CUSTOMS MACHINES

Diamond Custom Machines (DCM) offers the traditional stone melangers to create world class chocolate that is perfectly textured with fine flavour. DCM has countertop chocolate refiners and large capacity machines that is perfect for home or small batch professional use, that utilizes high quality components and materials to provide chocolate makers with machines that are extremely durable and easy to use. The large-scale machines are nearly maintenance free which is perfect for small batch professional use. DCM prides itself on providing best-in-class customer service and continuous improvement. We work with successful chocolate makers to design and develop machines that meet the needs of the industry.

Representative Bhavani VeerapaneniCity Hillsborough Country United States Telephone +1 888 717 9222 E-mail [email protected] www.melangers.comMain product Chocolate RefinersOrigin United StatesCertification(s) CE Mark

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SWITZERLAND

MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL COCOA LIFE

Mondelēz International is building the best snack-ing company in the world, with 2016 net revenues of approximately $26 billion. Creating more moments of joy in approximately 165 countries, Mondelēz International is a world leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum, candy and powdered beverages, featuring global Power Brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate; and Trident gum. In the Netherlands one of our most loved chocolate brand is Cote d’Or. Mondelēz’s signature program, Cocoa Life, aims to create empowered cocoa farmers in thriving communities by working in partnership with farmers, NGOs, suppliers and government institu-tions. Cocoa Life is a $400MM investment and aims to reach more than 200,000 farmers across six countries, benefitting more than a million people. Mondelez International’s ultimate goal is to source all the company’s cocoa sustainably, mainly via Cocoa Life.

European Headquarters Glattpark Switzerland Telephone +41 58 440 40 40

Dutch officeOosterhoutNetherlandsTelephone +31 0162 474 000Websitewww.cocoalife.orgwww.mondelezinterna-tional.com


MEXICO

MUCHO

MUCHO is an independent, self-sustained Mexican cultural institution that celebrates chocolate. The museum is a vital educational centre, promoting knowledge, communication and research about cacao and chocolate, and their historical relevance.With a special focus on aesthetics, MUCHO embraces one of Mexico s vital grants to world culture.MUCHO takes the visitor on a journey through time. By stimulating all the senses, the museum inspires the public to participate in an on-going cultural experience.Founded in 2012, MUCHO has guided a vast number of visitors, welcoming people of all ages and traditions. An inclusive institution, the muse-um promotes tolerance and is constantly being developed with new experiences.MUCHO’s staff is diversely composed of commit-ted individuals and includes student interns.MUCHO is a unique initiative, with an original concept devoted to enabling Mexican chocolate culture, and with a philosophy of cultivating the elegance of the spirit and of the objects.

RepresentativeAna Rita García LascurainCityMéxico CityCountryMéxicoTelephone+5255 [email protected] productsChocolate, cacao nibsOriginMexico

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ECUADOR

MONTECRISTI CHOCOLATE

Montecristi Chocolate is an organic chocolate couverture named after one of the most iconic towns in the region of Manabí, Ecuador, which is also famous for its Montecristi straw hats. For 200 years, Upper Manabí has withheld its longstanding heritage of Arriba Nacional cacao cultivation and trade.

What is unique about our couverture is that we are from Manabí, we buy our cacao directly from our people at a fair price, we produce in the country of origin, adding value to the local economy and empowering small-scale farmers.

RepresentativeSusana Cárdenas CityManta [email protected]://www.montecris-tichocolate.com/Export productsChocolate bars


COSTA RICA

NAHUA COSTA RICA

Nahua is Costa Rica’s leading fine flavour cacao producer with a social mission, supplying leading chocolatiers and cacao buyers around the world. Grown in the fertile soils of Costa Rica, our single origin Trinitario cacao beans are nurtured to their full-bodied flavour potential through a meticulous post-harvest process.

Working directly with top-selected local farmers, we procure our beans fresh and manage the entire post-harvest process at our controlled fermenta-tion facility in the idyllic Costa Rican climate, consistently achieving ideal quality standards.

Nahua is committed to improving the lives of smallholder farmers through training, support and community engagement, and focus on the environ-ment by promoting sustainable farming practices, reforestation and the conservation of natural ecosystems. We seek to make a positive impact, one cacao bean at a time.

RepresentativeJuan Pablo BuchertCityCiudad Cariari, HerediaCountryCosta RicaTelephone+50647027402E-mailjuan@nahua.crWebsitewww.nahuacacao.comMain productCocoaOriginUpala, Costa RicaCertification(s)B-Corp

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THE NETHERLANDS

PACAE

Pacae was founded with the idea of spreading the ancestral species of Peru in Europe.We are witnessing the growing demand in the Netherlands and other European countries of unique products, with exceptional healthy and nutritive properties, commonly known as super foods, mostly coming from Latin America and Asia.

Pacae only offers products with Peruvian origin and organic certified according to European regulations. All our products are also gluten and lactose free. Pacae does not buy from brokers or middle men, but directly from the producers. These producers, in turn, work with small organic farmers, grouped in peasant associations or federations. Likewise, we strive to inform the consumer about the data related to the origin and production process of what we offer.

RepresentativeJose Carlos GonzalesCityDen HaagCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31 (0) [email protected] Websitewww.pacae.nlExport productsChocolate, Cacao Butter, Cacao Powder, Cacao Nibs, Cacao BlendsMain productCacao and ChocolateOriginSatipoCertification(s)European Organic Standard


PERU

PERU TRADE COMMISSION

The Trade Commission of Peru in The Netherlands is an organization that opens doors for a wide range of opportunities. The organization gathers and tailors information about the market and its requirements. Definitely, the Trade Commission of Peru has to be properly directed in order to man-age and retransmit the best information to those who have an interest in trading Peruvian products, but also to those that are already importers. The opportunity exists and the Trade Commission of Peru can make it possible.

RepresentativeErick GarcíaCityRotterdamCountryThe Netherlands Telephone+31 (0) 10 28 212 [email protected] OriginPeru

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THE NETHERLANDS

PROECUADOR

ProEcuador is the Institute of Promotion of Exports and Investment of Ecuador, an office from the Ministry of International Trade devoted to promote our exports of goods into the Netherlands. Our core business is to support Ecuadorian exporters with information about the Dutch market and also provide European compa-nies with information of trade and investment opportunities in Ecuador and link them to Ecuadorian suppliers of high quality products.

RepresentativeJuan Patricio NavarroCityRotterdamCountryThe NetherlandsE-mailocerotterdam@proecua-dor.gob.ecWebsitewww.proecuador.gob.ec


VENEZUELA

PROCESADORA CACAO REAL CA

We are Venezuela s largest cocoa processing plant in the production of cocoa-derived products. Working with the most advanced cocoa processing technology and the world best cocoa beans .

RepresentativeIsabel LopezCityGuatire – Estado MirandaCountryVenezuelaTelephone+34665633990E-maililopezv99@hotmail.comWebsitewww.kkoreal.comMain productCocoa derivativesOriginVenezuelaCertification(s)KOSHER

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VENEZUELA

PROYECTO 1700 GRADOS

Proyecto 1700 Grados comercializes the finest Rio Caribe Superior beans from Venezuela. Our company aims to promote a sustainable and reliable supply of high quality cocoa beans farmed by producers from the Arismendi region from the state of Sucre. Our Rio Caribe Superior special taste is known for its flavor of pure cocoa, subtle red fruit flavor as well as coffee and almonds that meet the requirements of premium chocolate makers in the world.

Representative Ing Rafael castellanoCity CaracasCountry Venezuela Telephone +58 4140210828E-mail [email protected] products Rio Caribe SuperiorMain product Cacao beansOriginSucre State, Arismendi Region, Rio Caribe - VenezuelaCertification(s)Certificación de Origen


INDIA

REGAL CACAO

Regal is a cacao producer and chocolate maker from India. Our plantation located in the Anamali foothills of southern India, and sustainably man-aged using principles vermiculture, permaculture, and is pesticide free. The primary harvest season for our origin is Oct/Nov with a secondary season in Jul/Aug. We also work with farmers in the Malabar region to offer a second origin & flavour profile for chocolate makers to work with. Our fermentation facility is equipped with multi-tiered boxes, and covered drying yards and is a one-of-a-kind installation in India. We work with bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the Middle East, Europe & USA.

We are also chocolate makers producing dark chocolate, and roasted cacao nibs. We supply bulk couverture chocolate - Regal Chocolates, and bars from - Soklat.

RepresentativeKarthikeyan PalaniswamyCityPollachiCountryIndiaTelephone+919894729229E-mailkarthikeyan@emperor.inMain productCocao, ChocolateOriginIndia

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THE NETHERLANDS

ROYAL DUYVIS WIENER / JAF INOX

JAF Inox a part of the Royal Duyvis Wiener group, supplies bean-to-bar turnkey chocolate produc-tion systems in capacities from 2½ to 200 kilos per hour. It offers the most complete range of equip-ment, from bean cleaning, roasting, winnowing, conching, tempering, moulding and enrobing.

RepresentativeIngrid SchoorlCityKoog aan de ZaanCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31756126126E-mailischoorl@duyviswiener.comWebsitewww.duyviswiener.comMain productEquipment


GERMANY

SEVERSAL - BIO CACAO

SEVERSAL is a family-owned Ecuadorian-German company located in Bremen, Germany. We provide fine flavoured real SINGLE ORIGIN ARRIBA NACIONAL cocoa of best and pure organic quality and fairly traded. We pursue highest quality standards, and are buying exclusively from small selected cocoa plantations in the well-known Province Los Rios, Ecuador. Each cocoa bag can be traced back to plantation; this allows manufactur-ers to produce REAL SINGLE ORIGIN chocolates. Our semi-finished cocoa products like powder, butter and mass/ liquor are produced directly in Ecuador. This enables cocoa farmer a higher participation in the value chain.

RepresentativeJuan V. Salinas ManriqueCityBremenCountryGermanyTelephone+49152563855 [email protected] productsMain productOriginEcuadorCertification(s)Organic Fair Trade

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


SWITZERLAND

SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recog-nized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world. Our core services can be divided into four categories: inspection, testing, certification and verification.

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are. Our chosen markets will be solely determined by our ability to be the most competi-tive and to consistently deliver unequalled service to our customers all over the world.

CityGenevaCountrySwitzerlandTelephone+41 22 739 91 11 Websitewww.sgs.comExport productsInspection, verification, testing and certification


PERU

SHATELL

Shattell is an artisan chocolate factory located in Pachacamac, Peru. We make our own premium single origin chocolates, from bean to bar, with organic cacaos from different areas of the Peruvian Amazon area.

RepresentativeLisi MontoyaCityLimaCountryPeruTelephone+51 991 772 [email protected] Websitewww.shattell.comExport productsOrganic Dark Chocolate 70%Main productChocolateOriginTingo MaríaCertification(s)European Organic Standard, USDA Organic

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


BOLIVIA

SUMAR LTDA. (CHOCOLATE BAURE)

SUMAR Ltda. is a company located Bolivia, the amazon region of South America. Our company has been working in this region since 2001. Through this period, we have learned not only the management of wild cocoa beans but also the management of the rainforest and specifically of the wild cocoa trees. Our main scope is to rescue wild cocoa beans from the forest and transform them into cocoa liquor giving added value. The native people collect, ferment and dry the beans using their ancient knowledge and our company processes them into cocoa liquor and chocolate products.

The particularity of this cocoa liquor is its wild-ness, this makes it a gourmet product intended to make fine chocolate. Therefore, we aim a specialty niche market where the quality rather than quan-tity is most important, and where the unique aroma and flavour of wild cacao are appreciated.

RepresentativeAbigail Vacaflores BaldiviesoCitySanta Cruz - La GuardiaCountryBoliviaTelephone+59133516905E-mailabigail@chocolatesbaure.comWebsitewww.chocolatesbaure.comMain productChocolateOriginBoliviaCertification(s)Organic


VENEZUELA / UNITED KINGDOM

TRICOCOA

Tricocoa is a Venezuelan producer and exporter of fine flavour cocoa beans of different varieties. It is a fully owned family business with its main office and operations in Venezuela and a commercial office in London, UK. The company works in strategic partnership with cocoa farmers and associations, providing the necessary technical support, logistics and financing in order to ensure fair pricing and the best bean quality.

Tricocoa’s bean selection includes varieties of Criollo and Trinitario origins such as Rio Caribe, Carenero, Chuao, Cumboto and Merideño. The company also produces organic Rio Caribe cocoa beans and is currently working towards obtaining its organic certifications.

RepresentativeCecilio GibbsCityCaracas / LondonCountryVenezuela / United [email protected] productCocoaOriginVenezuela / United KingdomCertification(s)Organic

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


UNITED KINGDOM

TWIN

Twin is a UK-based NGO and trading company delivering development through trade in partner-ship with business and over 30 farmer organisa-tions representing 300,000 cocoa, coffee and nuts smallholders in 17 countries. Twin’s cocoa programme builds long-term relationships with farmer organisations and combines technical assistance with marketing activities to maximise returns to farmers. We offer certified, fully-tracea-ble, high-quality and responsibly-sourced cocoa with meaningful impact for communities at origin. We connect you directly to the people and places where the cocoa is grown, to develop full trans-parency and a shared vision across the value chain. At Chocoa 2017 we will be showcasing Uganda and Sierra Leone cocoas in particular, with both beans and liquor available for tasting.

CountryUnited [email protected], websitewww.twin.org.ukTelephone+44 20 7422 0755, Export productcocoa beans from Uganda & Sierre Leone, forastero


ECUADOR

UNION ELOY ALFARO

Is a company oriented to the production, commer-cialization and export of fine cocoa of organic aroma and its derivatives.

RepresentativeIng. Luis Bravo Esterilla (Marketing Manager) CityEsmeraldas CountryEcuador Telephone0988537777 [email protected] Websitewww.unioneloyalfaro.ec Export productsWe export fine cocoa bean with organic aroma, powder, butter and pasta at wholesale and retail. Main productFine cocoa of organic, conventional aroma and its derivatives (paste, butter and cocoa powder).

OriginEcuador Certification(s)Certified Organic ECEA Certificate of conformity NOP standard Certificate of equivalence – EC BIO 115 ES1058

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


THE NETHERLANDS

VACQPACK PRODUCTIONS B.V.

VacQPack a revolution in vacuum packaging. The VacQPack - System has been developed for the prevention against pests and mold etc. by the withdrawal of oxygen (vacuum). The traditional treatment with toxic substances is therefore unnecessary. Optimal transport, as well as, storage protection and food safety in the Supply Chain Management, is ensured in an environmentally sound manner.

RepresentativeElvira VerschoorCityWerkendamCountryThe NetherlandsTelephone+31183745646E-maile.verschoor@ews-group.comWebsitewww.vacqpack.comMain productEquipment


VENEZUELA

VALLE CANOABO

Agricola Canoabito C.A. Is a Venezuelan Family Company stabilized in “HaciendaSan Cayetano” in the central region of Venezuela, since 2005. In our lands, wededicate to make the best Canoabo Chocolate. We make the complete processof bean to bar: plant, ferment, seed drying and create the final product, ourdelicious bar.

RepresentativeMr: Rodrigo [email protected]:+58 412 423 6024

ACOPAGRO Ltda.


ECUADOR

VILLAKUYAYA

Villakuyaya is an Ecuadorian Company that pro-duces organic dark chocolate bars with Cacao Arriba Nacional a highest denomination. The cacao beans grow in a certified fair trade and organic farm, located in Esmeraldas, on the northern pacific coast.

Natural spices such as masala chai, tulsi ginger lemon, herbal cranberry orange, matcha green tea, coconut vanilla, earl grey lavender, Himalaya pink salt, tulsi rose petals and coffee are the partners of crime of this bars, that awake all the sensations of the people who tasting.

RepresentativeTania MolinaCityQuitoCountryEcuadorTelephone+59323343938E-mailtania.molina@villakuyaya.comWebsitewww.villakuyaya.comMain productChocolate barsCertification(s)Organic


COLOMBIA

ZARAHEMLA LTDA

We are Colombian chocolate entrepreneurs who want cocoa to build bridges between the victims of armed conflicts in COLOMBIA, ECUADOR AND LIBERIA and other sectors of global society.

The beans we export and the beans we use for our chocolate bars and couvertures come from an extraordinary collective wrought from the chal-lenges of post-war.

RepresentativeWaldo Enrique MurciaCityBucaramangaCountryColombiaTelephone+57 319 574 0349E-mailwaldo.murcia@zarahem-lafinefoods.comWebsitewww.zarahemlafinefoods.comExport productsChocolate couvertures, chocolate bars and cocoa beansMain productCocoa beansOriginColombia, Ecuador and Liberia (West Africa)

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