Our Mission

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

Who We Are

We are chocolate lovers taking a stand against the extinction of great tasting cacao.

Who We Serve

Meet some of the people preserving great tasting chocolate around the world - Our Heirloom farmers

Join the Effort!

Save fine flavor cacao before it goes extinct!
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We are a not-for-profit organization in collaboration with United States Department of Agriculture. Together, chocolate industry professionals, chocolate makers, farmers, and chocolate enthusiasts from around the world are determined to save the quickly diminishing Theobroma cacao  trees that produce the most high quality, flavorful chocolate and identify the farmers who grow them. To that end, we have designated trees on a number of farms around the globe as Heirloom Cacao. ​

Our Reach

16 Designees

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

3,080 Farmers

The number of small farmers directly benefiting from Heirloom designation.

10 Countries

Heirloom designees are located in 10 countries around the world, on 4 continents. 

Discover HCP

“HCP’s mission to identify and preserve fine flavor Heirloom cacao for the preservation of biological diversity and the empowerment of farming communities is now more important than ever as the world grapples with a rapidly changing climate. The preservation of the world’s finest chocolate trees contributes towards the mitigation of biodiversity loss throughout the tropics, and supports economic, social, and environmental benefits.”
​Jacob Marlin, HCP President

How to get Involved

Apply for HCP Designation

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

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 more exquisite chocolate!

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