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title: "Transforming lives through cocoa: this is how “Cacao Celestial” was born by Anei and its partner Chocolate Makers"
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 May 26, 2025, 3:18:09 PM

# Transforming lives through cocoa: this is how “Cacao Celestial” was born by Anei and its partner Chocolate Makers

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An impactful project for 200 cocoa-producing families of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and Serranía del Perijá.

At Anei, we believe cocoa is not just a crop but a tool for social, economic, and environmental transformation. Therefore, today we are excited to announce the launch of " Heavenly Cocoa," a project that seeks to close the gaps toward a decent income and improve the living conditions of cacao-producing families in our territory.

This project is the result of an international partnership between Anei, our Chocolate Makers partner, the Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen (KIT), and the Government of the Netherlands, through the Responsible Business Grant Program (RVO) and on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Why " Heavenly Cocoa"?

Because it represents a vision of the future where single-origin cocoa, grown in harmony with nature, drives the comprehensive development of our communities. Along the way, we seek to improve crop yields, rehabilitate 375 hectares of cocoa, and guarantee better incomes for 200 families, based on a sustainability and gender equity perspective.

Two phases for real and sustainable change

The project will be developed over three years (May 2025 to April 2028) in key regions of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía del Perijá. It is structured in two major phases:

Phase 1: Diagnostic

An in-depth analysis will include:

- Number of hectares cultivated per family.
- Cocoa quality.
- Current income.
- Gender equity gaps.

Phase 2: Rehabilitation and Livelihood Improvement

- 375 hectares of cocoa will be rehabilitated and/or replaced, improving crop productivity.
- Technical and productive capacities will be strengthened.
- Regenerative agriculture practices and agroforestry systems that protect the environment will be implemented.
  
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Deep-rooted territorial impact

"Heavenly Cocoa" will be implemented in all cocoa-growing areas where Anei operates. Its impact goes beyond cultivation: it promotes economic justice, gender inclusion, environmental conservation, and community-based rural development.

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