Cacao-trace: great taste, doing good
Our Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa program helps build a truly sustainable future for chocolate and cocoa-based products and everyone involved.
At Cacao-Trace, we master the fermentation process to ensure our chocolate and cocoa-based products have a GREAT TASTE. DOING GOOD is our focus so Cacao-Trace farmers benefit from the value they create.
Discover our Puratos Cacao-Trace story in the film produced by BBC StoryWorks.
We master the fermentation process to ensure our chocolate and cocoa-based products have a great taste
From carefully selecting quality wet beans to expert fermentation and efficient drying & roasting, we're committed to excellence at every step.
Quality Wet Beans
We select high-quality wet beans, pre-sorted & screened by Cacao-Trace certified farmers which leads to a Quality premium.
Expert Fermentation
We build our own Post-Harvest Centers, with professional fermentation equipment with wooden box fermenters, an optimized process, and trained Cacao-Trace fermentation masters.
Efficient Drying & Roasting
We invest in efficient & hygienic sun dryers and roasting equipment and define optimized processes managed by experts to deliver the highest quality cocoa beans.
WHY BETTER QUALITY PAYS OFF FOR FARMERS
Doing good is our focus so cacao-trace farmers benefit from the value they create
Our Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa Program helps build a truly sustainable future for chocolate and cocoa-based products and everyone involved.
Through our Quality Premium and Chocolate Bonus, we ensure our Cacao-Trace farmers enjoy better revenue, with an additional 2 to 5 months of income. Education is at the heart of our commitment. We support farmers' families by building schools, and creating the right educational environment. We also prioritize better health conditions with the construction of maternities and installations to ensure access to drinkable water.
Farmers
- Better revenue is guaranteed by a Quality Premium and the Chocolate Bonus, allowing our farmers 2 to 5 months of additional revenue.
- Better education by building schools and creating the right educational environment.
- Better Health with the building of maternities and installations to ensure drinkable water in the communities.
The Planet
- We support agroforestry and reforestation and work to reduce CO2 in cocoa farming.
Consumers
- In line with consumers’ trends, we commit to offering them enjoyment with peace of mind.
Customers
- We offer better, sustainable business to leverage on, thanks to a superior taste, and a tangible impact.
Join the cacao-trace community
Join our mission to create a truly sustainable future for the cocoa chain. Choose Cacao-Trace and make a positive impact on cocoa farmers and the planet. Our collection of Cacao-Trace chocolates and cocoa-based products offers the finest quality for any application.
Contact your local representative to explore our chocolate collection or create a custom product.
Discover some of our Cacao-Trace community members across the world
Customers testimonial video
DISCOVER OUR CHOCOLATE AND COCOA-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR COUNTRY
Real Belgian Chocolate
At the heart of Belcolde, our Belgian Chocolate, is its unrivalled taste. An experience that comes from careful selection of the best quality cocoa beans from around the globe.
Real Chocolate
Chocolanté is crafted specifically to match the flavor preferences of American consumers. It performs beautifully in molding, flavoring, coating, and baking applications.
Compound Coatings & Inclusions
Puratos offers a high quality selection of compound coatings for a wide variety of applications.
Chocolate, Cocoa, and Nut-Fillings
Whether you want to preserve the crispiness of your cookies or give them a great cocoa and nut taste: Puratos offers a wide variety of fillings.
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