Our Journey
Founded in 2013 by Carlos Ignacio Velasco and Mayumi Ogata, Cacao Hunters embarked on a mission to discover and promote Colombia's finest cacao. Driven by a passion for quality and sustainability, they sought to transform the lives of local farmers and introduce the world to exceptional Colombian chocolate.
Sustainable Excellence
Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond fair trade. We invest in preserving heirloom cacao varieties and promoting environmentally friendly farming practices, ensuring a better future for both people and the planet. Bar & Cocoa
Empowering Communities
We collaborate with over 3,000 farming families across regions like Tumaco, Arauca, and Sierra Nevada. By providing technical assistance and paying premium prices, we support sustainable livelihoods and foster community development.
Recognition and Impact
Cacao Hunters' dedication to quality and social responsibility has earned international acclaim, including awards from the International Chocolate Awards. Our work not only delights chocolate lovers but also contributes to positive change in Colombian communities.
A Unique
Flavor
As each chocolate softens on your palate, know that you'll enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and natural acidity—a happy marriage due only to our minimal intervention and relentless focus on the natural and pure.
Our world on a tour
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Our chocolates strive to highlight the aromas of our unique regions, which even some Colombians may not be familiar with.
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Our goal led us to hunt for distant regions; it allowed us to find cacao that few knew existed. Today, we strive to preserve the traditional ways of cacao farming.
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This harmonious synergy enriches not only quality and flavor, but also your happiness and well-being.
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We learn daily from the people in these communities as our equitable partnerships grow stronger.
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As a result, we can show the world that delicious chocolates and cocoa don't have to come from partisan and one-sided "partnerships."
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Seeing these communities flourish gives us hope that life can truly be peaceful.
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That's why we all feel, and we hope you agree, that it's never been about the chocolate.
Our Vision
May our chocolates and cocoa never originate from unilateral negotiations.
Our Aspiration
See our chocolates and cocoa as an invitation to learn more about what we're doing and why we're doing it.
Our Mission
As you savor our delicious chocolates and cocoa, don't forget that it was never about the chocolate.
A secret for the palate
Our chocolates strive to highlight the aromas of our unique regions, which even some Colombians may not be familiar with.
