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Costa Rica

CACAO SELECTION FELCHLIN

EXTRAORDINARY FLORA AND FAUNA

Costa Rica contains extraordinary flora and fauna and with its tropical climate and environmental conditions, cacao cultivation is possible in all parts of the country. However, the export of cacao only plays a small role in Costa Rica‘s economy, with the export of bananas, pineapples, and coffee as well as products from the high-tech sector being far more important. The political context of the country as well as its success in the tourism sector also contributes to the preservation of biodiversity.

CACAO AS A RESEARCH OBJECT

An important role both in the development and promotion of sustainable agriculture in Costa Rica is played by CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de investigación y Eseñanza), the Centre for Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education in Turrialba. The aim of the institution is to combine both research and education and to ensure the transfer of knowledge and technology. Amongst other things, the research centre is working on improving the virus resistance of cacoa fruits, developing new quality profiles as well as a better adaptability of cacoa to climate change. CATIE also works together with the IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) in various Latin American countries on diverse projects whereby they aim to contribute to reducing rural poverty and establishing a sustainable use of natural resources.

Facts

PARTNERSHIP WITH

Finca La Amistad, Family Brugger
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES OR FARMERS

Approx. 20 employees plus cooperation with around 50 smallholder cocoa farmers from the surrounding area.
TYPE OF COMPANY

Finca Amistad is a farm where about 60 hectares are used for cacao cultivation. The remaining area consists of forest, reforestation with local high-quality tree species and various fruit trees.
HOMEPAGE

finca-amistad.com
COOPERATION SINCE

2007
CACAO VARIETY

The basis is mainly Trinitario cacao. Due to the recurring cross-breeding and evolution of cacao plants, it is difficult to determine the exact cacao variety. Our top priority is the flavour profile of the cacao.

FELCHLIN IN COSTA RICA

OUR PARTNER AND DIRECT COLLABORATION ON SITE

«Finca la Amistad» is a 95-hectare family farm in the north of Costa Rica which was founded by Ernst and Ruth Brugger and is now run by their son Simon. In addition to the cultivation and processing of cacao, there is a lodge with overnight accommodation for tourists. The finca can count on long-standing and experienced employees who carry out all the necessary processing steps with the utmost care, from harvesting to fermentation in wooden crates to the drying stage. This yields an extraordinarily aromatic cacao.

FELCHLIN IN COSTA RICA

OUR PARTNER AND DIRECT COLLABORATION ON SITE

«Finca la Amistad» relies on an ecological and diversified cultivation method. The unwavering belief is that a healthy ecosystem is essential for the quality of the cacao and which in turn leads to the protection of the rich biodiversity on the farm and in the region. The family also maintains a network with smallholder cacao farmers in the area, supplying them with cacao seedlings and training them in tree care and harvesting. There is a regular exchange of ideas with employees, partners, customers, and scientists, which contributes to a constant improvement in quality in an economic, social, and ecological sense.

Products

Felchlin Art. No.	Product name
CO27	Costa Rica 70% - 72h, dark Chocolate-Couverture, Rondo	More info
CO28	Costa Rica 40% - 36h, Milkchocolate-Couverture, Rondo	More info

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