Our Mission

To discover, identify and preserve fine flavor Heirloom cacao varieties for the conservation of biological diversity and the empowerment of farming communities. 

We are a non-profit organization, working alongside the United States Department of Agriculture, to protect the heritage of exceptional chocolate. Our global community – comprised of chocolate makers, farmers, industry leaders, and passionate enthusiasts – is committed to preserving the rapidly disappearing cacao trees that yield the highest quality, most exquisite chocolate.
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To that end, we have designated trees on a number of farms around the globe as Heirloom.​

Our Reach

19 Designees

Number of sites around the world HCP has designated as Heirloom.  Meet our designees!

+ 3,200 Farmers

The approximate number of small farmers within the Heirloom designation network.

11 Countries

Heirloom designees are located in 11 countries around the world, on 4 continents. 

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The HCP is the global leader in conserving Heirloom cacao and strengthening the relationships between all stakeholders in the cacao supply chain,
from farmers to consumers, by fostering demand for these unique cacaos
​for future generations. 

We identify and preserve fine-flavor, Heirloom cacao by recognizing growers for their exceptional beans. We provide educational resources and training for farmers to help them understand the value of their cacao, and how to maintain the highest standard of quality and facilitate connections to craft chocolate markets worldwide.

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"Heirloom chocolate Saves the World. 
It's tastes great. It makes you feel great. It's good for the planet, and it improves the lives of cacao farmers and their farming communities. If you want to do good in the world, eat better chocolate."
- Richard Tango-Lowy
HCP President
Owner & Founder of Dancing Lion Chocolate

Apply for HCP Designation

If you are a cacao producer with extraordinary beans, apply to the HCP today! Submissions are free!

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Donate

The HCP is a Non-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.  All donations directly support the preservation of Heirloom cacao, because we want you to taste real chocolate!

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