GAIA CACAO SERVICES
We are between a trading company and consultancy agency
We are a special cacao agency: in between a trading, a logistic and a consultancy company.
We only work with cacao beans and derivatives and we have a focus on creating positive impact.
We build direct, transparent cacao value chains. Our aim is to support farmers of good cacao to find higher paying markets.
Gaia Cacao is located in the heart of cacao - Amsterdam.
Our Offer
We believe in a wold where farmers and chocolate makers are entrepreneurs a like.
Directly connected through short, transparent supply chains.
Empowered to grow the market for special cacao. Resulting in higher value on both ends and...​ great Chocolate
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Supplying Premium
Cacao Products
We offer a curated selection of premium beans, cocoa powder, cocoa mass, and butter. Buyers benefit from full transparency -knowing exacly where the products come from- and we take care of all logistics, ensuring a smooth delivery to their door.
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Supporting Producers & Exporters
with Market Access
We partner with farmers and exporters who produce exceptional cacao, helping them bring their beans to the European market. We provide hands-on support with marketing, logistics, distribution, and sales.
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We store the beans in a specialised cacao warehouse, managing stock, quality control, and distribution to buyers. Our team also coordinates lab testing and keeps clients informed on the latest developments in the European cacao and chocolate scene.
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Our goal is empowerment: after two years, our clients are equipped to take over the full process themselves, with Gaia shifting into a supporting, facilitating role.
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Consultancy & Training for Sustainable Growth
We work with private companies, NGOs, and government bodies to improve cacao quality and implement more sustainable practices. From field to market, we offer tailored training and strategic consultancy to help partners grow stronger and more resilient.
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CACAO VALUE CHAIN
Gaia Cacao stands for:
We believe in making social, environmental and economic change. We build direct, transparent cacao chains. Our aim is to support farmers of good cacao to find higher paying markets.
Short and transparent
supply chain.
Taking over the total
hassle
Sustainable cacao
ecosystem.
Premium beans,
powder, cocoa mass
and butter
Knowledge, experience
and network
HOW WE WORK
Curious what we can do for you?
The company operates through two branches: one dedicated to logistics, sales and distribution; the other focused on consulting, training and farmer and exporter support.
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This dual structure supports a more sustainable, inclusive and value-driven cocoa sector, and puts Gaia Cacao in a strategic position to capture and react quickly to market trends as well as to production and trade developments.
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Empowered to grow the market for special cacao. Resulting in higher value on both ends and...Great Chocolate.
Our Testimonials
What people say about us
"Very tactful with clients and have great technical knowledge. About imports and logistic planning, they are diligent and attentive to detail, always putting in the extra mile so things go according to plan."
Jorge Redmon
Chocolates El Rey
"Gaia Cacao demonstrated their dedication to the transparent nature of the study, proactively seeking validation of results from academic and industry communities. They pushed themselves to deliver high-quality products on near impossible deadlines. The team, led by Mariana De La Rosa, never appeared to lose enthusiasm for the work they were doing".
Gabriela Kliewer
Program Director, IESC
“Founders are an extremely focussed persons, with great attention to detail. Their in-depth knowledge of the industry is remarkable."
Dennis van Essen
The Highfive Company
“So far we reached only traders, but we never had direct connections with chocolate makers. Trough Gaia we can. They speak our language and are able to help us grow trough their connections in Europe.”
Fernando Consuegra
KKO Real
