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Venezuela - Producing the worlds best Cocoa
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Venezuela’s cocoa story is one of quality, and quiet resilience. Once celebrated as the world’s largest cocoa producer in the early 1800s, the country’s production today stands at a modest 15,000–20,000 tonnes per year — a mere 0.04% of the global supply.
While volume has plateaued over recent decades, the reputation of Venezuelan cocoa remains unmatched. The cocoa is prized by luxury chocolatiers and specialty markets around the globe — commanding prices double the global averages.
60% of the worlds best cocoa varieties come from Venezuela including Porcelana Criollo, Chuao, and Guasare.
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