Nestled in the heart of the Duarte province of the Dominican Republic Öko-Caribe cacao is centrally processed in a facility which maintains close relationships with its 165 farmers through technical training in agronomic practices and organic certification. In addition, owners Adriano and Gualberto have personal relationships with all farmers, offering microfinance loans for cacao related expenses They are community based and provide personal loans for family emergencies or needs. The loyalty between Öko Caribe and the farmers they work with is not only evidenced in daily interactions between staff, management and farmers, but also in their best-in-class, award winning final product. Cocoa cultivation in the Dominican Republic presently covers approximately 10% of Dominican Republic’s land area. Most of the cacao in this region is grown by small to medium sized farms. The Dominican Republic represents the majority of organically cultivated cacao in the world. 

Cacao Variety: Venezuelan Criollo, Trinitario, Nacional of Ecuador and hybrids