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Press & Awards

Celebrating three decades of recognition for our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and extraordinary cacao craftsmanship.

Awards & Accolades

2024
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Grand Gold Award

World Chocolate Awards

For our Dark 85% Single Estate bar, recognized for exceptional complexity, purity, and balance in the international judging panel.

2023
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Best Single-Origin Bar

Academy of Chocolate

Honored for our commitment to terroir-driven craftsmanship and transparent supply chain practices from farm to confectionery.

2022
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Sustainable Agriculture Excellence

Rainforest Alliance

Awarded for our regenerative farming practices, water-positive initiatives, and community empowerment programs in the Napo Valley.

2021
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Latin American Fine Cacao Prize

Fine Flavor Cacao Association

Recognizing our heritage cacao varieties and traditional fermentation techniques that preserve indigenous flavor profiles.

In The Press

Bon AppΓ©tit
Bon AppΓ©tit Magazine

The Chocolate That Rewrote Our Expectations

An in-depth look at how Terroir Cocoa's volcanic terroir and small-batch conching are redefining what dark chocolate can taste like.

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NYT Food
The New York Times

Beyond the Bean: A Generation's Commitment to Cacao

Profile of the Delacroix family and their three-generation journey from a 50-tree plot to a globally recognized estate.

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Food & Wine
Food & Wine

10 Artisan Chocolates That Earn a Place on Your Pantry Shelf

Our Single Estate Reserve was featured as a top-tier pick for connoisseurs seeking terroir-driven, award-winning chocolate.

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Cacao Quarterly
Chocolate & Cacao Magazine

Fermentation as Art: Inside Terroir's 7-Day Process

Technical deep-dive into our traditional wooden box fermentation methods and how they shape the final flavor profile.

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BBC Earth
BBC Documentary

"The Secret Life of Soil" β€” Cacao Episode

Our farm was featured in this acclaimed nature series, highlighting how volcanic ecosystems support fine-flavor cacao cultivation.

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Monocle
Monocle 24

Crafted in Ecuador: The Rise of Single-Estate Chocolate

Exploring how family-owned estates like Terroir Cocoa are leading a quiet revolution in the global luxury food market.

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Press & Media Kit

Contact Our Press Team

For press interviews, product samples, farm visit arrangements, or media kit requests, please reach out directly to our communications team. We typically respond within 24 hours.

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Press Email

press@terroircocoa.com

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Media Hotline

+593 99 887 6543

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Farm Location

Napo Valley, Ecuador 170505