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100 female cocoa famers to graduate from Cordillera Chocolates' program

Women cocoa farmers finish sustainability program

Cordillera Chocolates announced its first 100 graduates this week.

October 8, 2024

Cordillera Chocolates launched the program in July 2023 to generate a long-term transformation for women cocoa producers.

Four Colombian chocolate brands to showcase products at NorthWest Chocolate Festival

The country's cacao production spans across more than 30 departments of the country.

October 9, 2023

With 95% of exported beans being fine flavor cacao, Colombia has a strong reputation in the world of chocolate.

Colombia touts manufacturing and production capabilities to the world

Country’s confectionery market poised to grow through 2026.

Alyse Thompson

June 23, 2022

As the world seeks to move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, Colombia is looking beyond reactivation to economic growth.

GoodSam Foods and Luker Chocolate launch 'Building Networks' program

GoodSam Foods and Luker Chocolate debut 'Building Networks' program

Program aims to bring together Colombia youth and provide them with educational resources.

May 19, 2022

GoodSam Foods announces new program to boost digital skills and further education in rural Colombian farmer communities.

GoodSam Foods and Luker Chocolate launch 'Building Networks' program

Program aims to bring together Colombia youth and provide them with educational resources.

May 19, 2022

GoodSam Foods announces new program to boost digital skills and further education in rural Colombian farmer communities.

How Colombia aims to build its cocoa market

Colombia produced 63K tonnes in 2020.

Alyse Thompson

January 24, 2022

Colombia has prioritized cacao not only for its quality, but also because it offers the country a chance to improve farmer livelihoods, bring security to growing regions, and expand its presence on the global stage.

Luker Chocolate nonprofit earns recognition for supporting cocoa farmers

Luker Foundation works with The Cacao Effect alliance.

May 12, 2021

Luker Chocolate’s affiliate nonprofit, Luker Foundation, has received a Transformadores Award from RedEAmérica for its work supporting cocoa farmers and their communities via The Cacao Effect alliance.

Colombia commits to deforestation-free chocolate

The Colombian Government and Colombia’s two leading cocoa companies pledge to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa.

Crystal Lindell

July 18, 2018

The Government of Colombia — along with its two largest cocoa companies, Casa Luker and Compañía Nacional de Chocolates, and the National Cocoa Federation — has committed to eliminate deforestation from the country’s cocoa supply chain by 2020.

Colombina: Captivating consumers with flavor and wellness

Colombina’s evolution as a confectionery and food company parallels global trends, revealing a portfolio of products bursting with flavors, natural ingredients and nutritional benefits.

Delly Salazar-Diaz

March 29, 2016

Colombina, which started as a small confectionery concern more than 85 years ago, is now a global diversified food and candy company based in Cali, Colombia with sales working their way to the billion-dollar mark.

Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Increased sales in the hard candy category allows industry to expand and specialize.

Jorona Johnson

March 20, 2013

With summer only a few months away, nostalgic foods and drinks immediately come to mind. Refreshing cola cools you down, tangy lemonade calms the mind after a long day and watermelon with a punch of sweetness energizes you throughout the long afternoons.