OrganicFine flavor
Fine flavor cocoa
Selected varieties with fruity, floral and nutty notes typical of the Peruvian Amazon. Ideal for bean-to-bar chocolate.
- Fermentation
- ≥ 75 %
- Moisture
- ≤ 7 %
- Beans / 100 g
- ≤ 100
- Profile
- Fruity · floral
Curimaná Cocoa Growers’ Agricultural Cooperative
Organic cocoa from the Peruvian Amazon
Fine flavor and CCN51 cocoa grown by more than 200 families in Curimaná, Ucayali, for chocolate makers and importers worldwide.
International certifications
Quality that is certified, not just promised
Three organic seals back every lot: no synthetic agrochemicals, audited every season and traceable to the farm plot.
United States
European Union
PeruControlled post-harvest
Fermented with patience, dried in the sun
Wooden boxes, measured turning and solar drying for clean, aromatic and stable beans.
Single origin · Ucayali, Peru
Where forest and cocoa grow together
320 hectares of agroforestry systems certified USDA Organic, EU Organic and Peru Organic.
Direct export
From grower to your factory, with no middlemen
Micro-lots and containers with spec sheets, samples and lot-by-lot traceability.
200+
member families
320 ha
of cocoa in production
100%
certified organic
2019
year founded
Verified quality
Certified for the most demanding markets
CurimanáPadre Abad · Ucayali · Peru
Our origin
Single-origin cocoa from the heart of Ucayali
CURICOOP was founded in 2019 to strengthen the livelihoods of Curimaná’s farmers, raise the quality of Amazonian cocoa and open specialty markets that pay for quality and sustainability.
- From grower to buyer, with no middlemen. Fair prices and a direct relationship with every member family.
- Ongoing technical support in crop management, post-harvest handling and plant health.
- Farming in harmony with the forest: agroforestry systems and organic management.
Why choose us
Why buy cocoa from CURICOOP?
Four reasons why chocolate makers and importers work directly with our cooperative.
Single, traceable origin
All our cocoa comes from Curimaná, Ucayali, with records per member, plot and lot.
Learn more →Certified organic for 3 markets
USDA Organic, EU Organic and Peru Organic: ready for the United States, Europe and Peru.
Learn more →Standardized post-harvest
Box fermentation, solar drying and per-lot quality analysis for consistent beans.
Learn more →Direct trade with impact
No middlemen: your purchase improves the income of more than 200 cocoa-growing families.
Learn more →Our cocoa
Cocoa beans for specialty chocolate
Every lot comes with a spec sheet, cut test and sensory profile. Reference values per harvest season.
OrganicHigh yield
CCN51 cocoa
High productivity and balanced flavor, with controlled fermentation that reduces astringency. For industry and blends.
- Fermentation
- ≥ 70 %
- Moisture
- ≤ 7 %
- Fat
- ~ 54 %
- Profile
- Cocoa · balanced
ExportCustom lots
Export lots
Fermented and dried beans in jute bags or with an inner liner, in volumes from micro-lots to a full container.
- Packaging
- 60–69 kg bags
- Incoterm
- FOB / EXW
- Samples
- Yes, 1 kg
- Port
- Callao
From pod to container
Care at every stage
Chocolate quality starts with post-harvest handling. That is why we standardize every step at our collection center.
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Stage one
Harvest
Pods picked at their optimal ripeness.
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Stage two
Fermentation
Wooden boxes with scheduled turning and temperature control.
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Stage three
Drying
Sun-dried on drying beds until moisture is stable.
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Stage four
Quality
Cut test, moisture and sensory profile for every lot.
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Final stage
Export
Bagging, documents and traceable shipping.
Traceability
Know exactly which plot your cocoa comes from
Each lot carries a code that links it to the grower, the plot, the fermentation date and quality results. Transparency your customers value and that the EU requires under its Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
- Geo-referenced member plots
- Fermentation and drying records per lot
- Quality report for the buyer
Sample lot record
CUR-FA-0142Harvest · Origin sector recordedDay 0
Fermentation · 6 days, 5 turningsDays 1–6
Solar drying · moisture ≤ 7 %Days 7–14
Cut test and sensory evaluationDay 15
Lot approved and ready to shipDay 16
Impact
Every purchase strengthens an Amazonian community
200+
families with more stable incomes thanks to collective sales.
320 ha
of cocoa under organic management, with no synthetic agrochemicals.
4
services for members: technical support, market access, training and quality.
10
partner institutions: DEVIDA, MIDAGRI, Agroideas, Procompite and more.
“To be a leading cooperative in the production and sale of fine flavor cocoa, creating well-being for our families.”— CURICOOP’s mission
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News and trade fairs
CURICOOP in the world of cocoa
CURICOOP at Expoalimentaria 2025 – Jockey Exhibition Center
CURICOOP took part in Expoalimentaria 2025, September 24–26, presenting its organic cocoa to international buyers.
CURICOOP at the 16th Salón del Cacao y Chocolate 2025
From July 17 to 20, at the Lima Convention Center, we showcased the flavor and quality of cocoa from Ucayali.
Frequently asked questions
Buy organic cocoa with confidence
Can’t find your answer? Our sales team replies within 24 hours.
Does CURICOOP export certified organic cocoa?
Yes. Our cocoa is certified USDA Organic, EU Organic and Peru Organic, with lot traceability back to the farm plot.
Can I request samples before buying?
Yes. We send samples to chocolate makers, roasters and importers with a spec sheet and quality analysis.
Which cocoa varieties do you grow?
Fine flavor cocoa (selected varieties) and CCN51, both fermented and dried under a controlled protocol.
What is the minimum order volume?
We supply everything from micro-lots for bean-to-bar makers to full containers. Ask about availability per harvest season.
Do you comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)?
We work with geo-referenced plots and per-lot records to support our buyers’ due diligence.
Sales contact
From grower to your factory, with no middlemen
Tell us what cocoa you are looking for and we will send you samples, a spec sheet and a tailored quote.