Innovating together for the sustainable cocoa of the future

Our goals

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Cacao Forest aims to create the sustainable cocoa of the future. Through agroforestry – growing cocoa trees alongside other types of tree – we hope to create innovative agricultural models that will increase the quality and productivity of the cocoa trees, improve farmers’ livelihoods and protect the environment.

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To truly change the way cocoa is grown and to have a positive impact on farmers’ lives and the environment, we are working together with people all along the value chain, from producers and researchers, to NGOs, private companies and customers. Together we are innovating together for the sustainable cocoa cultivation of tomorrow.

Last news from the field

Jun302022

Welcome, Jaimelissa and Jorge!

We would like to welcome two new recruits to the Cacao Forest team in the Dominican Republic: Jaimelissa Santana and Jorge Calderón. Jaimel...

Jun302022

What role does Erythrina play in the growth and productivity of Dominican cacao trees?

Erythrina, or mountain immortelle (Erythrina poeppigiana), grows extremely widely on Dominican cacao plantations. These large, majestic trees with ...

Jun302022

New delivery of hibiscus flowers

Hibiscus flower has joined turmeric, ginger and achiote as coming under our cocoa-related product diversification and marketing strategy. Following...

Apr272022

Cacao Forest is replanting !

In the monitoring process of the Cacao Forest Project’s Participatory Experimental Network (REP), in which the four agroforestry models developed...

Apr272022

Grafting cacao trees: why do they do it?

The Cacao Forest Project’s Participatory Experimental Network (REP) uses four agroforestry models developed jointly with Dominican cocoa producer...

Mar292022

Third Meeting of the Local Monitoring Committee of the Cacao Forest project in the Dominican Republic

The third meeting of the Local Monitoring Committee (CSL) took place on 22 February 2022. This was an important day that brought together the Domin...

Our focus is on the long-term future of cocoa

Our project in Dominican Republic

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Cacao Forest aims to create innovative ways for sustainable cocoa farming in the Dominican Republic, which is the leading global exporter of certified organic cocoa at this date.

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Our vision

Driven by a wide variety of players, Cacao Forest’s vision is to innovate for sustainable cocoa cultivation.

Améliorer la résilience des communautés rurales

Improve the resilience of rural communities

Diversify producers' incomes

Protect the environment

Accroître la productivité de l'exploitation

Increase farm productivity

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A groundbreaking partnership

The partnership

Through Cacao Forest, private companies, NGO, scientists, educators, and end-consumers are for the first time partnering with producers and local experts to create a way to grow cocoa that will help society and the environment over the long term.

Innovating together for the sustainable cocoa of the future

Our goals

Last news from the field

Welcome, Jaimelissa and Jorge!

What role does Erythrina play in the growth and productivity of Dominican cacao trees?

New delivery of hibiscus flowers

Cacao Forest is replanting !

Grafting cacao trees: why do they do it?

Third Meeting of the Local Monitoring Committee of the Cacao Forest project in the Dominican Republic

Our focus is on the long-term future of cocoa

Our project in Dominican Republic

Cacao Forest aims to create innovative ways for sustainable cocoa farming in the Dominican Republic, which is the leading global exporter of certified organic cocoa at this date.

Our vision