Featured Partners
Key relationships🌳
Rainforest Alliance
Certification Partner
Working together to create a more sustainable world through certified farming practices and conservation.
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Fairtrade International
Fair Trade Certified
Ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and community development for our farming families.
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USDA Organic
Organic Certified
Our cacao is grown and processed according to the highest organic agricultural standards.
Certifications & Standards
6 links🌲
Rainforest Alliance Certified™
rainforest-alliance.org
Promoting environmentally, socially and economically sustainable agriculture and forestry.
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Fairtrade International
fairtrade.org
Global movement ensuring fair prices and working conditions for farmers in developing countries.
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USDA Organic Certification
usda.gov/topics/organic
National organic program ensuring products meet rigorous organic production and handling standards.
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B Corp Certified
bcorporation.net
Certified businesses meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
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Ecocert
ecocert.com
Independent certification body verifying our sustainable agricultural practices and organic compliance.
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Chocolate for Better
chocolateforbetter.org
Non-profit initiative driving sustainability standards across the chocolate industry supply chain.
Supply Chain & Partners
5 links🚢
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
cargill.com
Global agricultural processor and our primary chocolate export partner for international distribution.
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Nestlé Professional Cocoa
nestle.com
Strategic processing partnership for our B2B cocoa bean and cocoa powder products.
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Merck KGaA — Lab Supplies
merck.com
Our laboratory supply partner for bean quality testing, fermentation analysis, and quality control.
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EcoVadis
ecovadis.com
Sustainability performance management platform we use for supply chain risk assessment and ESG scoring.
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Ecuador Trade & Investment
tradeinvestecuador.ec
National trade promotion agency supporting our cacao exports and international market access.
Social Media
6 platformsPress & Media Features
5 links🗞️
The New York Times
nytimes.com
Featured in "The Future of Single-Origin Chocolate" — covering our farm-to-bar philosophy.
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Chocolates Sans Frontières
chocolatesansfrontieres.com
Global chocolate culture platform featuring our terroir-driven approach to cacao farming.
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Food & Wine Magazine
foodandwine.com
Covered in "World's Best Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Makers" — ranked #12 in their 2024 list.
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National Geographic
nationalgeographic.com
Documented in "Saving Cacao: How Small Farms Are Fighting Climate Change" photo essay.
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The Los Angeles Times
latimes.com
Profiled in "The New Wave of Artisan Chocolate Is Growing from the Ground Up."
Education & Resources
5 links🎓
International Cocoa Forum
cacaoforum.com
Annual gathering of industry leaders. We present research on cacao biodiversity and fermentation science.
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The Chocolate Academy
chocolateacademy.org
Professional training institute. Our master chocolatier teaches bean-to-bar courses here.
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Sustainable Agriculture Research
sustainableagriculture.net
Research hub on agroforestry, soil health, and climate-resilient cacao farming techniques.
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Coursera — Food Science Courses
coursera.org
Recommended courses in food science, chocolate chemistry, and agricultural sustainability.
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Kakao Foundation
kakao.org
Open-access repository on cacao genetics, disease resistance, and varietal preservation.
Where to Buy
5 retailers🏠
Terroir Cocoa Shop (Direct)
terroircocoa.com/shop
Buy directly from our farm with full traceability and farm-fresh packaging. Free shipping over $50.
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Eataly
eataly.com
Available in select Eataly locations nationwide and online. Look for our single-estate collection.
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Debries Fine Chocolates
debries.com
Premium specialty food retailer carrying our limited-edition seasonal bars and gift sets.
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Goldbelly
goldbelly.com
Order our curated tasting boxes and farm-direct chocolate shipped nationwide in the US.
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Whole Foods Market
wholefoodsmarket.com
Our organic dark chocolate bars available at select Whole Foods locations in the Northeast.
Government & Industry Bodies
4 links🌐
FAO — Cocoa
fao.org/cocoa
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's cocoa program for sustainable production guidance.
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International Cocoa Organization
icco.org
Inter-governmental organization promoting the expansion and rationalization of world cocoa trade.
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International Cocoa Initiative
ica-cocoa.org
Collaborative initiative improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and protecting children in cocoa communities.
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Ministerio de Agricultura — Ecuador
agricultura.gob.ec
Ecuadorian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development — our national regulatory authority.