The Aroco Family

Aroco was born from a family connection to the land and a belief that agriculture can regenerate both ecosystems and livelihoods. Today, the Aroco family includes farmers, technicians, and partners working together to grow cacao with care, purpose, and long-term vision. By building close, transparent relationships at origin, we create value that goes beyond the bean — strengthening communities while delivering reliable, high-quality cacao to our partners.

Objectives & Commitments

Transfer knowledge

At Aroco, we believe that sharing knowledge is the seed of growth. That’s why we work hand-in-hand with our partner communities, passing on skills and insights that help them cultivate cacao with exceptional productivity and quality.

Innovate argonomic practices

Our dream is to craft the world’s finest flavor cacao. To get there, we stay curious—constantly exploring new technologies and embracing the latest agricultural techniques that elevate our craft.

Protect the environment

Caring for the land is at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to nurturing ecosystems through thoughtful farming practices that prevent soil erosion, protect water sources, and preserve the richness of our soils.

Promote sustainable economic development

We see research as a powerful tool for change. Through our ongoing studies, we strive to respond to the social and economic challenges facing the cacao industry, helping build a more resilient and inclusive future.

Quality & Research

Our main research center is located at La Finca El Milagro. There, we focus our efforts on understanding the behavior of cacao crops and the nuances of each stage of the production process. Through this work, we identify optimal conditions for cacao growth and development, with the ultimate goal of producing cacao fino de aroma of the highest quality.

Soil

We manage soil as a living system, preserving its fertility and restoring biological balance through organic practices that support beneficial microorganisms.

Water

We optimize water use by harvesting rainwater and preserving soil moisture, reducing dependency while ensuring long-term water efficiency.

Flowers

We reduce yield losses by protecting cacao flowers through targeted tools and processes that prevent premature damage and drop.

nutrition

We apply organic fertilization strategies, guided by expert advisors, to support cacao growth and restore natural soil conditions.

Traceability & Transparency

We ensure full traceability from farm to export. Each lot is documented across origin, post-harvest processes, and quality parameters, enabling transparent sourcing, regulatory compliance, and long-term supply reliability.

Supply chain

Clear, connected relationships across the value chain.

Lot tracking

Documented traceability at every stage.

Fair trade

Transparent and responsible sourcing practices

Regenerative Agriculture

Sustainable agriculture seeks environmental balance. At Aroco, we go a step further by committing to regenerative practices that restore ecosystems, strengthen soil health, and support long-term resilience for both nature and farming communities.

For Landowner & Investors

Interested in starting or investing on a regenerative agriculture project?

Community Impact

At Aroco, we support members of cacao communities through training programs that enable them to learn and apply best agricultural practices. We provide ongoing technical and administrative assistance to help strengthen farm performance and support the long-term economic well-being of farming families

Farmers & Suppliers

We are strategic allies of diverse agricultural cooperatives and cacao producers. We seek to create collection points in order to guarantee an optimal quality of cacao, fair prices, training, and support for members and their families.

Strategic Alliances

We seek to create strategic alliances with experts across different fields in order to ensure that our processes employ the best technological resources and follow strict and high- standards.

Trainings & Workshops

Children Support

We are against child labour. For this reason, we support the children of producers through various cultural and educational activities.

Gender Equality

Our team is made up of both men and women, because we promote the creation of jobs free of discrimination.