At Viva Cacao, we start with questions.
Where does our cacao come from? Who grows it? Are they being paid fairly - how do we really know?
We are building our chocolate company around transparency in sourcing. That means working directly with trusted farms & farmer cooperatives to source ethically traded, single-source cacao. Our transparent trade cacao model allows us to pay well above commodity and Fair Trade prices - because fair cacao pricing matters.
This isn't just ethical chocolate - it's chocolate with roots, relationships, and responsibility built in.
Transparent Trade isn't a certification - it's a choice.
It means being upfront about where our cacao comes from,
how it's grown, who grows it,and how much they're paid.
We believe in:
Direct relationships with growers& the cooperatives that support them
Paying well above Commodity & Fair Trade pricing
Sharing the story behind the cacao we source
In an Industry built on secrecy, we choose transparency.
What Sets Us Apart...
Most chocolate starts in complex, distant supply chains - where farmers' voices are rarely heard.
We are working to build direct, transparent relationships with cacao growers and cooperatives,
sourcing high quality, single-origin cacao that's traceable.
Paying well above commodity and Fair Trade prices isn't just about fairness -
it's about investing in cacao quality and flavour, too.
Most cacao is bought at the global commodity price - which often doesn’t cover the cost of harvesting and processing. Even the Fair Trade minimum price isn't always enough to ensure a living income for farmers.
That's why we go beyond. We pay prices that reflect the true value of the cacao - and the people behind it.
Cacao Pricing Comparison
Viva Cacao vs. Industry Standard
Historical averages and our current farm partners in PIURA & VRAE, Peru far exceed industry standards.
Real Farms. Real Stories.
We work with real people, not just suppliers.
Meet the Farms Behind the Flavour
We proudly partner with incredible cacao growing communities.
