The bar you are holding is the culmination of the collective effort of a community that preserves and maintains the principles that makes Cacao "Arriba" the best Cacao in the world in a responsible and forward thinking social enterprise, focused on sustainability, traceability and tradition.

Vinces, once the capital of the Cacao World, brings you its legacy and tradition in a Cacao "Arriba• chocolate bar from the community that gave chocolate its one true meaning. Learn about Vinces' history and community work inside.

Vinces history is a contrast between, success and legend. This old town, buried deep in the heart of the "Arriba" Cacao history, became the forefront of an industry that made Ecuador the main exporter of Cacao in the world in the beginning of the 20th century.
Nowadays, this community has been taking strong steps towards maintaining the tradition that made them great. República del Cacao° has brought 2,000 families together through La Comunidad Vinces Program. Trying to reunite and create sustainable crops and improve their farming methods with modern technologies to preserve the aroma, flavor and high quality that only the "Arriba" Cacao can offer.
Ten percent of the net profits from each La Comunidad Vinces chocolate bar goes directly to these farmers and helps them in their effort to save and reproduce ancient trees. By improving farming and cropping methods and working as a community in order to keep alive one of the most important chocolate traditions in the world.
Read on, to learn more about La Comunidad Vinces training and community work.
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