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Cacao Selection Felchlin

Tropical climate and fertile volcanic soil

Indonesia is one of the world's largest cacao producers. Cacao cultivation plays an important role, particularly on the islands of Sulawesi, Sumatra, and Java. Most Indonesian cacao beans are grown by small scale farmers, most of whom cultivate only small areas of land. The tropical climate with an abundance of rain and consistent warmth provides ideal conditions for cacao cultivation.

The East Java region, from where our cacao comes from, is home to some of Indonesia's most active volcanoes (Bromo and Semeru) and the world's largest acidic volcanic crater lake (Kawah Ijen). The highlands and lowlands in between offer fertile volcanic soil, which has supported the development of agriculture in the past.

Facts

  • Partnership with

    Crafting Markets BV

  • Number of employees

    There are 20 employees working in cacao production in Kendeng Lembu.

  • Type of company

    Crafting Markets BV is a trading company with a warehouse in Amsterdam.

  • Website

    craftingmarkets.com

  • Cooperation since

    2022

  • Cacao Variety

    Java A light breaking

Felchlin in Indonesia

Our partner and direct collaboration on site

Our partner Crafting Markets builds long-term relationships with small-scale cacao farmers around the world and connects them with chocolate manufacturers who are focused on both quality and taste. The company attaches great significance to completely transparent and sustainable supply chains.

Felchlin in Indonesia

Our partner and direct collaboration on site

Crafting Markets is convinced that an open and heterogeneous market offers new economic opportunities for farming families. The aim is to fundamentally change trade – through direct and effective connections between producers and processors.

Java A Cacao from East Java

Felchlin sources its cacao from the Kendeng Lembu region in East Java, which is managed by the state-owned agricultural company PT Perkebunan Nusantara XII (PTPN XII). PTPN XII operates 34 farms across East Java, growing a wide variety of crops, including cacao. The company employs a total of around 2,500 people. In Kendeng Lembu, around 20 people are responsible for cacao production, with additional part-time workers joining them during the harvest season.

Java A Cacao from East Java

The Kendeng Lembu plantation covers around 3,802 hectares and, in addition to cacao, also produces coffee, rubber and various other seasonal crops. The cacao variety of Java A light breaking is grown there on around 150 hectares – in an agroforestry system with native trees and other crops.

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