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Grenada
Cacao Selection Felchlin

SPICE PARADISE IN THE CARIBBEAN

Grenada is a small island state in the Caribbean being the southernmost island of the Lesser Antilles. The island is of volcanic origin and has fertile soils with the tropical climate favouring the cultivation of various products. Grenada is renowned for its spices and is the leading producer of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Tourism also plays an important role in Grenada‘s economy.

Cacao was introduced with the arrival of the Europeans in the 17th century. Larger cacao plantations developed whereby the export of the product became increasingly important and in 1964 the Grenada Cacao Association was founded, which is responsible for regulating and controlling the production, processing, and marketing of cacao throughout the country. The co-operative also maintains a tree nursery where «Grenada Selection» cacao trees are grown. In addition, this helps to counteract the risk of hurricanes destroying the plantations.

Facts

  • PARTNERSHIP WITH

    Grenada Cocoa Association

  • NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES OR FARMERS

    over 7000 farmers

  • TYPE OF COMPANY

    Cooperative

  • COOPERATION SINCE

    2006

  • 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 Grenada

OUR PARTNER AND DIRECT COLLABORATION ON SITE

We have been sourcing cacao from Grenada since 2006. Over 7000 farmers cultivate cacao throughout the island and they are organised by the Grenada Cocoa Association, which is managed by Andrew Hastick. He is responsible for quality control, ensuring the availability of cacao and organising its export. The central cacao processing in the two centers of Carlton and Mount Horn produces premium quality cacao and the farmers benefit from the mutual exchange of knowledge and the regulated purchase agreement conditions.

EXTENSIVE TREE PLANTING

The basis of the «Grenada Selection» cacao consists of a targeted selection of 16 mother trees. These were selected for the intense flavour of the cacao they produce and are optimally adapted to the different types of soil present in Grenada. To grow new cacao trees, branches from the mother trees are planted in the ground, from which small cacao plants grow after a few weeks. It takes around six months before the small plants are strong enough to be planted in the farmers‘ fields. The great advantage of this unique process is that the Grenada Cocoa Association then allocates the trees to the farmers according to the characteristics of the soil on their land and thus directly controls the quality of the cacao throughout the island.

Products

Felchlin Art. No. Product name
CR44 Grenada 65%, dark chocolate couverture, Rondo More info
CR29 Grenada 38%, milk chocolate couverture, Rondo More info

Note: Some products are not available in all markets. The right to make changes to the range is reserved. Liste non exhaustive.

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