A sustainable agriculture with a social &
and environmental impact since 2016
We uphold the highest quality standard to deliver the cocoa beans to global markets
At Riviera Cacao, we produce cacao beans in partnership with smallholder farmers on Ecuador’s vibrant coast. Blending generations of cacao heritage with sustainable, innovative practices, we honor tradition while nurturing both community and ecosystem.
Farmers families under our sustainable framework
Hectares
in total
Cacao
Trees
Tons of
Rainforest certified cacao beans
Mission
Empowering farmers, sustainable premium cacao.
Offer Ecuadorian special cacao beans to local and global markets, promoting productive plantations that support farmers’ socio-economic growth through sustainable and socially committed practices.
We are a sustainable cacao company
Vision
Lead quality, traceable, and sustainable.
To be a leader in high-quality cocoa production, promoting sustainable agriculture and traceability, supporting supplier development, and leveraging technology to meet local and global demand
Where excellence and quality come together
in every Riviera Gold cacao bean
CCN51 Riviera Gold Cacao with a special fermentation process is characterized by:
Low acidity
Mild Astringency
Gentle refined aftertaste
Pleasant and well balanced flavor
Ecuador: A Strategic
Origin for cacao
In 2024, Ecuador cultivated around 612,453 hectares of cocoa, with about 150,000 mainly small-scale farming families contributing most of the production. Manabí, Los Ríos, and Guayas account for roughly 80% of output. An estimated 100,000 families still need better support, which programs like Riviera Cocoa’s Sustainable Impact provide through training and fair treatment initiatives.
In 2024, Ecuador exported approximately 401,600 metric tons of cocoa beans (HS code 180100), generating around US $3.35 billion in revenue, according to data from the UN COMTRADE database on international trade. This represents a remarkable 155.7% increase compared to 2023. These figures underscore Ecuador’s position as one of the world’s leading cocoa producers and a key player in the global cocoa market.
Quality and Commitment:
in our Mission & Vision
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