Research and Development in Chocolate
Research. Ideation. Innovation. In every sense.
Allying science and innovation while always putting the consumer at the center of it all, Ara Cacao values and stimulates the culture, production and consumption of genuine chocolate, especially bean-to-bar.
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Cocoa evaluation
Get to know the full potential of your beans. Ara Cacao partners with producers in the development of the market for fine cocoa. We have the expertise to evaluate your product and to support the development of your chocolate. We help your company meet the expectations of chocolate makers and chocolatiers around the world.
New Product Development
The time is to innovate. Get support from Ara Cacao at every stage of your chocolate production, from concept to shelves. A structured process that will lead you to success. Develop your chocolate with us!
Technical and Executive Consulting
A new perspective on chocolate production. Your team gains more know-how and speed with our consultancy, in the most diverse stages of the chocolate manufacturing process. We set up training for your company according to the specific needs of your business.
Executive and Sensory Bean-to-Bar Mentoring
Enter new territories and discover new possibilities in chocolate manufacturing in the bean-to-bar universe. In our Executive and Sensory Mentoring, you will cover the entire journey of cocoa processing and the manufacture of bean-to-bar chocolate: from the selection of almonds to the appearance of the chocolate, from flavor to textures and aromas, from equipment to formulation. We help you structure your idea and prepare to start producing chocolates or cocoa derivatives.