A cooperative of Amazonian cocoa growers
The Curimaná Cocoa Growers’ Agricultural Cooperative (CURICOOP) was founded in 2019 to strengthen the livelihoods of local farmers, raise the quality of Amazonian cocoa and open doors to specialty markets that reward good work.
Today we bring together more than 200 families who grow fine flavor and CCN51 cocoa on 320 hectares in the province of Padre Abad, in the Ucayali region of Peru. We work under principles of sustainability, fairness and commitment to the development of our communities.
Mission
To be a leading cooperative in the production and sale of fine flavor cocoa, creating well-being for our families and contributing to the sustainable development of our community.
Vision
To strengthen Amazonian cocoa production with quality and sustainability standards that position us in national and international markets.
Our values
- Sustainability: we work in harmony with nature.
- Cooperation: together we achieve more.
- Commitment to quality: fine, competitive and sustainable cocoa.
- Social and environmental responsibility: we promote the well-being of our communities.
Services for our members
- Agronomic support: ongoing guidance on crop management, post-harvest handling and plant health.
- Market access: we connect our members with regional, national and international buyers.
- Training and organizational development: we train farmers in cooperative management and good agricultural practices.
- Quality control and traceability: we ensure consistent cocoa with aroma, flavor and compliance with international standards.
Institutional partners
Our growth is supported by DEVIDA, Peru’s Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Procompite, Agrobanco, Agroideas, Agromercado, Agro Rural, the Municipality of Curimaná and other institutions that believe in Amazonian cocoa.