conventional
Conventional cocoa beans
Ecuadorian cocoa beans for recurring industrial supply.
Applications
Industrial grinding · Chocolate production · Semi-finished cocoa products
GLOBAL COCOA
Traceable Ecuadorian cocoa, from origin to destination.
With more than 40 years of experience, we work alongside Ecuadorian producers to supply high-quality cocoa beans and derivatives to international markets.
Continue- +40years
- of experience in agriculture and trading
- +5.000
- smallholder farmers engaged
- +10.000ha
- geo-referenced hectares
- 4
- strategic collection centers
Ecuador · Our origin
Ecuadorian cocoa from its origin
From Ecuador, we connect the origin of cocoa with international buyers and markets through a chain built on traceability, quality and product knowledge.
Why Global Cocoa
A reliable partner for sourcing Ecuadorian cocoa
We support the process from the producer to export, with defined procedures, identifiable origin, and a stable business relationship.
Proven experience
More than four decades engaged in agriculture, cocoa and international trading.
Learn moreTraceability from the origin
We work with more than 5,000 smallholder farmers and over 10,000 geo-referenced hectares.
Learn moreControlled quality
We apply reception, fermentation, post-harvest and quality control processes tailored to the requirements of international markets.
Learn moreFlexible portfolio
We offer conventional, certified and premium cocoa, along with derivatives such as cocoa liquor, butter, powder and nibs.
Learn morePortfolio
Cocoa and derivatives for international markets
We quote based on product, volume, destination market, certifications, and each client's specific requirements. We do not publish prices.
Cocoa beans
certified
Certified cocoa beans
Lots meeting certification requirements with documented traceability.
Applications
Brands with certification requirements · Chocolate and confectionery · Responsible sourcing programs
premium
Premium cocoa beans
Selected lots for high-value applications and fine chocolate.
Applications
Fine origin chocolate · Premium brands · Special editions and lots
Cocoa derivatives
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Cocoa liquor
Cocoa mass for the chocolate, confectionery and beverage industries.
Applications
Chocolate · Confectionery · Beverages · Bakery · Industrial food products
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Cocoa powder
Cocoa powder for beverages, bakery, ice cream and desserts.
Applications
Beverages · Bakery · Ice cream · Desserts · Processed foods
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Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter for chocolate, cosmetics and personal care.
Applications
Chocolate · Confectionery · Cosmetics · Personal care · Pharmaceutical applications where applicable
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Cocoa nibs
Nibs for snacks, granola, pastry and health foods.
Applications
Snacks · Granola · Pastry · Chocolate · Health products
Process
From the Ecuadorian producer to your market
We accompany and control every stage of the process. We do not simply buy and resell cocoa.
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Direct work with farmers
Close, long-term relationships with smallholder farmers in the country's main cocoa-growing regions.
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Reception at collection centers
Cocoa arrives at our centers located near the origin, which reduces lead times and preserves quality.
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Initial quality assessment
Each delivery is inspected upon arrival to verify its condition before continuing the process.
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Fermentation and post-harvest handling
We apply fermentation and post-harvest practices aimed at lot consistency and stability.
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Control, grading and lot preparation
Grading, moisture control and lot consolidation according to each customer's requirements.
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Logistics coordination and export
Documentation preparation and logistics coordination for shipment to the destination market.
Traceability and Sustainability
Traceability that builds trust
We work alongside thousands of small Ecuadorian producers to build a more transparent, responsible supply chain connected to its origin.
- More than 5,000 smallholder farmers
- More than 10,000 georeferenced hectares
- Direct relationship with producing regions
- Origin identification
- Batch tracking
- Support for producers
- Quality and continuous improvement
Supporting Responsible Agriculture
Our sustainability program to strengthen a responsible cocoa chain from origin.
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Infrastructure
Our collection network in Ecuador
Our collection centers are strategically located in key cocoa-producing areas, allowing us to work closer to farmers, strengthen quality control, and maintain an efficient operation.
Illustrative map of the collection network. Approximate locations.
Guayas, Ecuador
Naranjal
Collection center located in a high cocoa-activity area, allowing reception of cocoa from nearby farmers and initial assessment on the same day of delivery.
- Role in the chain
- Reception and collection close to producing areas in southern Guayas.
- Proximity to producing areas
- Producing areas of southern Guayas and the border with Cañar and Azuay.
Cocoa receptionInitial evaluationStorage
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Cañar, Ecuador
La Troncal
A strategic point for receiving cocoa from local farmers and for post-harvest handling before lot consolidation.
- Role in the chain
- Collection and post-harvest handling in the Cañar cocoa corridor.
- Proximity to producing areas
- Cañar cocoa corridor and surrounding areas.
Cocoa receptionFermentation and post-harvestGrading
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Los Ríos, Ecuador
Babahoyo
Collection center in Los Ríos, a key province in national cocoa production, focused on reception, grading and lot preparation.
- Role in the chain
- Collection in one of the country's main producing provinces.
- Proximity to producing areas
- Producing areas of Los Ríos and the Babahoyo river basin.
Cocoa receptionBatch classificationStorage
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Guayas, Ecuador
Durán
Located within Guayaquil's port catchment area, it concentrates lot consolidation and logistics preparation for international shipment.
- Role in the chain
- Lot consolidation and export preparation.
- Proximity to producing areas
- Guayaquil metropolitan area with port access.
Lot consolidationExport preparationLogistics coordination
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Quality
Quality you can verify
Quality processes
Cocoa intake
Intake registration and origin identification for each delivery.
Initial evaluation
Review of the condition of received cocoa before continuing the process.
Moisture control
Moisture verification to ensure lot stability.
Fermentation review
Monitoring of the fermentation process and post-harvest handling.
Batch classification
Separation and grading according to customer requirements.
Origin traceability
Linking each lot to its region and farmer of origin.
Storage and handling
Controlled storage and handling conditions.
Export preparation
Consolidation, documentation and shipment to the destination market.
Certifications
We only publish certifications validated by our quality team, along with their scope and validity.
Rainforest Alliance
Scope to be confirmed · Validity to be confirmed
Current certification to be confirmed
Fairtrade
Scope to be confirmed · Validity to be confirmed
Current certification to be confirmed
EUDR
Scope to be confirmed · Validity to be confirmed
Current certification to be confirmed
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Business contact
Let's connect your business with Ecuadorian cocoa
Our team is ready to handle requirements for cocoa beans and derivatives for international markets.
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