Cacao Latitudes

What Cacao Latitudes does

Cacao Latitudes is a B2B specialty cocoa sourcing platform that connects craft chocolate makers with premium, traceable cacao beans from 22+ origins across 12+ countries, including Peru, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Solomon Islands. Founded in 2021 by Kate Cavallin under ECOM Agroindustrial (a 170-year global commodity merchant), the company operates from tri-jurisdictional entities in Belgium (Cacao Latitudes NV, Brugge), the United Kingdom (ECOM Agrotrade Limited, London), and the United States (New York), supported by regional warehouses on the US East and West Coasts and in Amsterdam and Antwerp.

The core product is specialty cocoa beans organized into four sourcing tiers — Always (core volume), Occasional (seasonal small lots), Rare (limited exclusive lots), and Micro Batch (test origins) — with 14 certified organic, 2 Fairtrade, and 1 Demeter-certified offering. The company has expanded into semi-finished products including natural cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, and cocoa powder sourced from the Zorzal conservation reserve in the Dominican Republic. Quality control relies on rigorous manual and laboratory testing: cut tests for fermentation, heavy metal analysis (cadmium, lead, nickel, mercury, aluminium), and pesticide screening. The Cocoa Masterclass is a separately branded educational program hosting immersive sourcing courses at origin locations and in cities such as London and Nantes.

The business model is B2B wholesale distribution with quote-based pricing, a four-bag minimum order, 100% prepayment for spot purchases, and multi-year forward contracts available. Revenue is generated primarily through bean and ingredient sales to craft chocolate makers, with samples offered at €15-20/kg before larger commitments. The company differentiates on direct farmer relationships, conservation premium payments above market prices, full traceability, and curated rare-variety access. ECOM's logistics and financial backing, plus partnerships with Original Beans and Manufacture Paysac, support distribution and reach across North America, Europe, and select African and Asian markets.

Name

Cacao Latitudes

Legal name

ECOM Agrotrade Limited

Website

https://cacaolatitudes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cacao Latitudes is a B2B specialty cocoa sourcing platform, founded in 2021 under ECOM Agroindustrial, that supplies traceable premium beans and semi-finished cocoa ingredients from 22+ origins to craft chocolate makers across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cocoa Bean Wholesale Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coffee, Tea & Cacao Experiences (Roastery Tours, Tastings) (THAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Specialty cocoa beans
• Craft chocolate ingredients
• Cocoa bean sourcing
• Single origin cocoa
• Cocoa butter supply

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Cocoa Bean Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of premium cocoa beans, butter, liquor, and powder to craft chocolate makers. Products are sourced from origin partners worldwide with varying harvest volumes (ranging from 1.5 MT to 1500 MT annually per origin). Revenue generated through spot purchases and forward contracts with minimum order of 4 bags.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cacao Latitudes is a B2B specialty cocoa sourcing and distribution platform operated by ECOM Agrotrade Limited. The company sources, imports, warehouses, and sells premium cocoa beans, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, and cocoa powder from 22 origins across 12+ countries to craft chocolate makers and chocolate manufacturers worldwide. Products are organized into four sourcing tiers (Always, Occasional, Rare, Micro Batch) and offered via spot purchases and forward contracts with quality testing documentation.

Product overview

Cacao Latitudes operates as a B2B specialty cocoa sourcing platform offering a portfolio of specialty cocoa beans (19+ bean products), semi-finished cocoa products (cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, and cocoa powder), and the Cocoa Masterclass educational program. The core offering is cocoa beans sourced from cooperatives and farmers across 12+ origin countries, organized into four sourcing tiers: Always (core reliable volume), Occasional (smaller seasonal lots), Rare (very limited exclusive lots), and Micro Batch (test origins). Semi-finished products include Zorzal Barrancolí Natural Cocoa Butter, Zorzal Barrancolí Natural Cocoa Liquor, and Barrancoli Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12%, all sourced from the Dominican Republic. The Cocoa Masterclass is a supplementary educational offering that complements the commercial sourcing business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cocoa Masterclass: An educational initiative designed to immerse participants in the intricacies of the cocoa world, providing comprehensive understanding through philosophy, pedagogy, and practical insights.

Products and services

• Specialty Cocoa Beans Specialty cocoa beans sourced from origin cooperatives and farmers across 12+ countries (Peru, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Madagascar, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Uganda), available as certified organic, Fairtrade, or un-certified. Organized into four sourcing tiers (Always core volume, Occasional seasonal small-lots, Rare limited exclusive lots, Micro Batch test/new origins). Sold to craft chocolate makers and chocolate manufacturers via spot purchases (minimum 4 bags, 25-70 kg per bag) and forward contracts. 14 of 22 listed products carry Organic certification.
• Zorzal Barrancolí Natural Cocoa Butter Organic cocoa butter in 25 kg polyethylene bags contained in corrugated boxes, produced by AMCO for Cacao Latitudes, with 24-month shelf life from production date, sourced from the Zorzal conservation reserve area in the Dominican Republic. Sample pricing at €20.00 for 500g. Flavor profile described as cacao flavor, nutty with sweet undertones.
• Zorzal Barrancolí Natural Cocoa Liquor Cocoa liquor in block form produced from 100% refined cacao nibs, sourced from Zorzal Barrancolí in the Dominican Republic. Flavor notes include chocolate, caramel, bright orange peel, raisins, rum and gingerbread. Sold to chocolate manufacturers as a semi-finished cocoa ingredient.
• Barrancoli Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% Natural cocoa powder with 10-12% fat content, packaged in 25 kg paper bags with 36-month shelf life from production date, sourced from the Barrancoli area in the Dominican Republic. Sold to chocolate manufacturers and food industry professionals for use in confectionery and foodservice applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prices paid to farmers significantly higher than certified organic and fair trade cocoa prices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ECOM AgroindustrialflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ECOM Agroindustrial is a leading global commodity merchant with 170 years of experience supporting cacao, coffee, and cotton supply chains. In 2021, Cacao Latitudes was formed under ECOM with mission to work within traditional trade to identify opportunities to better support specialty cacao farmers and craft chocolate makers worldwide.
• Original BeanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal Beans is a bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker focused on environmental consciousness. The companies combine decades of experience in commodity and craft cacao industry to source and share the world's best beans, united by shared purpose to change chocolate from exploitative to regenerative.
• Manufacture PaysaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaysac, a new chocolate maker in Genas, France, trusts Cacao Latitudes for cacao sourcing. Partnership extended to provide easy solutions for smaller volume orders directly from Paysac's location in France, enabling greater accessibility and quicker deliveries.
• Cocoa MasterclasscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCocoa Masterclass is an educational initiative designed to immerse participants in the intricacies of the cocoa world through philosophy, pedagogy, and practical insights. Cacao Latitudes proudly presents the masterclass, offering context-driven learning experiences beyond conventional training programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Uncommon Cacao: Specialty cacao sourcing company focused on transparent, direct trade with farmer cooperatives for craft chocolate makers. Closely comparable to Cacao Latitudes in business model, customer base, and emphasis on transparency and farmer relationships.
• Meridian Cacao Company: Specialty cacao sourcing and trading company serving craft chocolate makers. Directly comparable to Cacao Latitudes in segment, scale, and quality-focused sourcing approach.
• Original Beans: Bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker with deep focus on rare cacao sourcing and environmental conservation. Comparable to Cacao Latitudes on sourcing expertise and regenerative focus; also an active commercial partner.
• Dandelion Chocolate: Bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker that sources directly from cacao producers. Comparable from the customer/sourcing perspective to Cacao Latitudes' craft chocolate maker segment and a potential customer archetype.

Broad incumbents

• Barry Callebaut: World's largest chocolate and cocoa manufacturer with industrial sourcing operations. Provides scale and supply-chain reference points for the broader cocoa market; also operates specialty programs.
• Cargill Cocoa: Major cocoa sourcing, processing, and trading division of Cargill. Broad incumbent with global cocoa supply chain reach; useful for commodity pricing and structural market context.
• ofi (Olam Food Ingredients): Major cocoa and coffee sourcing and processing business (formerly Olam Cocoa). Broad incumbent operating across multiple origins at industrial scale.
• Sucden: French commodity trading group with significant cocoa operations. Broad incumbent providing reference points for cocoa sourcing, processing, and trading.
• ICAM: Italian chocolate and cocoa processor with specialty and industrial product lines. Comparable to Cacao Latitudes for European specialty cocoa market presence and customer overlap.
• ECOM Agroindustrial: Parent company of Cacao Latitudes and global commodity merchant with 170 years of experience. Provides parent-level strategic and operational context for the specialty cocoa subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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