Together, we preserve the future of cacao.
The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP) works to identify and protect cacao varieties with exceptional flavor and cultural value. We connect farmers, scientists, and chocolate makers, to preserves biodiversity and ensures a sustainable future for fine chocolate.
One mission.Three communities.
“discover, identify and preserve fine flavor heirloom cacao varieties for the conservation of biological diversity and the empowerment of farming communities.”
For FarmersGrow your legacy
Apply for Heirloom cacao designation and access expert guidance to improve quality, resilience, and recognition.
For ChocolatiersSource the rarest cacao
Connect with designated heirloom producers, discover new origins, and showcase chocolate made with purpose.
For SupportersProtect what makes chocolate matter
Your contribution helps farmers, scientists, and chocolate makers protect the world’s most exceptional cacao varieties.
Mapping the originsof Heirloom cacao worldwide.
Across 11 countries, HCP collaborates with farmers and partners to identify and protect the world’s most remarkable cacao varieties.
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Are you a cacao grower?
Join our community and apply to certification.
Are you a cacao grower?
Join our community and apply to certification.
Insights & Stories
Discover the latest stories, research, and updates from HCP’s global network — from farmer designations and field discoveries to chocolate innovation and biodiversity preservation.
Episode 12: Amazonas
When we talk about searching for cacao, we don’t think about the fine details in between that make each journey unique. I’ll paint a picture. We load up into Matias’s pickup, all crammed in, luggage tied, ready for our seven-plus hour journey to Bagua. The hours are filled with almost a calculated routine of: dose off for 20 mins, wake up to breathtaking mountain ranges, mumble questions in spanish over the epic playlists of 80s Peruvian rock.
The Science Behind Heirloom Cacao
The complex boasts an energy-efficient A label, meeting sustainability standards for the years to come.
Voices from the Field: Meet the Farmers of Ecuador
The complex boasts an energy-efficient A label, meeting sustainability standards for the years to come.
Partner Spotlight: Guittard Chocolate’s Role in Cacao Preservation
The complex boasts an energy-efficient A label, meeting sustainability standards for the years to come.
