News & Resources
Stay informed with the latest publications, research, and field updates from the world of Heirloom cacao — from the work on the ground to scientific insights and sustainability breakthroughs.
Preservation in Peru
The Lesley Family Foundation has made it possible for us to continue our research in Peru.
HCP Protocols
Review the presentations of the lead scientists of the USDA-ARS Stakeholder Workshop on April 24th, 2025 in Beltsville, MA.
Producer's Guide to Fine Flavor
HCP Ambassador Natalia Aristizabal attended an intensive training at the Cocoa of Excellence lab in Rome in order to create a guide for farmers to be able to analyze the flavor of their cacao. The HCP uses this guide when performing in-person trainings on the ground.
HCP Technical Nursery Guide
Technical nursery guide for cacao management.
Production in Peru
Looking forward, Mey has plans to visit the VRAEM region in August to continue our training with the HCP guide and assist new producers in preparing cacao bean samples for shipment. We will also continue to search for and train more producer.
Partner Spotlight: Guittard Chocolate’s Role in Cacao Preservation
The complex boasts an energy-efficient A label, meeting sustainability standards for the years to come.
Partner Spotlight: The United States Department of Agriculture
While the sensory profile of a cacao bean tells us how it tastes, its DNA tells us what it truly is. The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP) relies on a rigorous scientific foundation to identify rare varieties, and at the core of this effort is the Sustainability and Perennial Crops Lab at the USDA in Beltsville, Maryland.
The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund
Who are we? What do we do? What's our mission? The HCP is the global leader in conserving heirloom cacao diversity and strengthening relationships across the value chain by increasing awareness and demand for Heirloom varieties for generations to come.
Wild Cacao Could Die Out. We Can’t Let It.
Caputo's Market and Deli located in SLC, UT, is a specialty food market and deli, focused on protecting and preserving the food traditions of the world's collective ancestors.
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