Corporate social responsibility

Peruvian farmer drying cocoa beans

Our cocoa beans are sourced directly from Peruvian farming communities and processed under strict quality standards.

Each batch undergoes careful cleaning, controlled fermentation and proper drying to ensure consistency, flavor and performance for industrial applications.

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Farmers

In Peru, we work with more than 800 partner farmers in the San Martín region. Through their experience and dedication, we ensure internationally recognized cocoa quality, cultivated under sustainable practices that strengthen both local communities and our markets.

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Traceability

CEA guarantees cocoa with full traceability and recognized certifications such as Rainforest Alliance, EUDR, and FDA compliance, issuing traceability reports for every container shipment.

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Local Investments

CEA has invested in the construction of our collection, fermentation, and drying centers to support farmers year-round, even during rainy seasons. Through these actions, we reaffirm our long-term commitment to cocoa-growing communities.

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Digitalization

CEA is committed to operational security and modernization. Around 80% of our payments are made through digital wallets such as Yape, Plin, or bank transfers with our suppliers. Through this, we aim to promote financial inclusion and formalize our payment processes.

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Training

More than 500 farmers receive technical training through our sustainability team on topics such as sustainable agriculture, fertilization, and pruning, while preventing issues such as deforestation, child labor, and gender inequality.

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Gender Equality

CEA promotes equal opportunities and encourages the participation of women farmers and leaders. We support training, fair income opportunities, and an inclusive environment for their growth and development.

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Our Priorities

Our priorities reflect our commitment to the people who make every cocoa bean possible. Our work begins in the fields, alongside the people who make cocoa possible every day.

  1. Prioritizing our producers

    We place the families of Juanjuí, Sisa, and Campanilla at the heart of our business, recognizing their effort, dedication, and the fundamental role they play throughout our value chain.

  2. 2. Fostering community development

    We promote concrete opportunities and implement initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of life of our farmers and the environment in which they live.

  3. 3. Building long-term trust

    We strengthen close relationships based on respect, compliance, and unwavering commitment in every harvest season.

  4. 4. Ensuring a sustainable future

    We work toward stronger communities where economic growth goes hand in hand with social well-being and environmental stewardship.

Cocoa producer in the field

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