KRAK - Tanzania 70%
The Kilombero Valley, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Kilombero is bordered on one side by the Udzungwa Mountains, part of which is protected by a national park.
The founders of Kokoa Kamili were professionals in international development who became frustrated with the top-down approach of many organizations. They decided that the most direct benefit for the communities they work with would be to pay high prices for their products, allowing farmers to decide how best to use the extra income. Farmers receive on average about 25% more payment for their cacao from Kokoa Kamili.
Additionally, Kokoa Kamili distributes seedlings to farmers either as donations or at a low cost and provides training to help farmers increase both the yield and quality of the cacao they grow.
Bronze Medal, Academy of Chocolate