Segregation and traceability of cocoa beans are strongly aligned

The separation or segregation of cocoa is a process that takes place after harvesting additionally, it consists of separating the cocoa beans according to their quality and characteristics, also to find their origin (where the cocoa came from) and where it went to (container registration). During the separation process, the cocoa beans are classified according to their size, shape, impurity and quality, whether it is conventional or certified and/or if it comes from farms belonging to our programs.

This process is carried out to obtain homogeneous and high quality cocoa beans suitable for the manufacture of different products.

Through cocoa traceability, it is possible to track and record within the cocoa supply chain all the steps from origin to final destination. It is about following the path of cocoa from where it is grown and harvested on the farm, through processing and distribution, documentation and compliance with laws and regulations of each place of origin and destination, until it reaches the consumer.

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Cocoa traceability

We live in a globalized world in terms of information and products, for this reason companies that process cocoa need to be sure that their raw material is obtained in a sustainable and responsible manner. We will achieve this by supporting them through our sustainable program, knowing and helping improve the practices carried out in […]

Nutrientes
Nutrients needed in cocoa production

Potassium (K), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), as well as secondary elements such as calcium (Ca), sulfur (S) and magnesium (Mg), which are involved in the metabolism of the plant, are among the nutrients most absorbed by cocoa during its useful life. It is important during cocoa production to perform annual or biannual soil analyses […]

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Cocoa variety CCN-51

In the years 1870-1920, Ecuador was one of the first producers of cocoa, with the largest production quotas in the world. Unfortunately, there were no prevention policies for the control of Monilia, which in 1915 was known as “Frosty Pod” or “Quevedo’s Disease” and “Witches’ Broom” in 1916, destroying 70% of the country’s cocoa production, […]