Awards and international recognition are the result of a philosophy of hard work based on details, reliability, social responsibility, traceability and quality. From the cocoa bean to the finished product we embrace with passion every aspect involved in this magical journey.

1

Cumbre Mundial de Cacao in Ecuador

Pepa de Oro – International Achievement Award 2016.

2

Salon du Chocolat in Paris, France, International Cocoa Awards

Recognition South America best 50 samples in the world 2015.

3

Salon du Chocolat in Paris, France, International Cocoa Awards

Best sample in the world due to quality 2015.

4

Prefectura del Guayas & Municipality of Balao

Best pod quality and best pod harvest 2014.

5

International Cocoa Awards

Two of our cacaos profiles ranked in the “Best 50 Cocoa of Excellence Programme”, 2013.

6

Vice-President of Ecuador & Minister of Agriculture

Recognition for the research and support to the cacao industry and for the international recognitions for quality.

7

Good Food Awards USA

2 of the 3 winning Ecuador bars were Camino Verde Balao Cacao 2013.

8

Northwestern Chocolate Awards

Gold medal Best Dark Chocolate of Unique Origin, Balao Bar 2013.

9

London Chocolate Awards

Bronze in bars, “Corazón del Ecuador” Camino Verde Bar.

10

GAD Municipal de Balao

Recognition Scientific Merit of Chocolate Production & Promoting “Balao” Internationally 2013.

11

Feria Aromas del Ecuador

2nd place for Best Ecuadorian Cacao 2013.

12

ProEcuador

Recognition for Contributions to the Growth and Development of the National Cacao Industry in Ecuador 2013.

13

Universidad de Las Américas

Recognition of participation The Role of Applied Biotechnology in the Development of Cacao Nacional 2013.

14

Anecacao

Honorable mention for participation in Seminars Focused on the Modernization of Cacao Production & Unconditional Support of Nacional “Fino de Aroma” Cacao 2012.

15

Anecacao

Recognition In-field Excellence and High Quality of Product 2011.

16

Salon du Chocolat in Paris, France, International Cocoa Awards

Best in the world due to its floral quality 2011.