Java Criollo
Sustainability

Sustainable Mission

Beyond exceptional cacao, we are dedicated to empowering local farmers, promoting fair practices, and fostering sustainability to uplift communities and preserve Indonesia's rich agricultural heritage.

Seed-to-Bar Journey

Complete Traceability

Every batch carries a unique lot code traceable to the farmer group, harvest date, and fermentation protocol — from our Gunung Kidul plantation to your facility.

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Cultivation

Java Criollo cacao planted and grown by smallholder farmers in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta, under PUSLITKOKA guidance.

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Harvesting

Selective pod harvesting at peak ripeness. Two seasons: May–June and October–November. Each harvest lot is tracked.

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Fermentation

Traditional box fermentation protocol (5–7 days). Fermentation logs maintained per batch. Target fermentation index ≥85%.

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Drying

Solar and mechanical drying to ≤7% moisture. Quality inspection at each stage with BRIN collaboration.

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Processing

Roasting, cracking, winnowing, and grinding at our facility. Full traceability from bean to liquor/powder/butter/nibs.

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Export

Packaged, quality-tested (COA issued per batch), and dispatched. FOB Tanjung Emas, Semarang.

Farmer Empowerment

Empowering Local Farmers

We work with a community of smallholder farmers in Gunung Kidul, providing training, resources, and guaranteed off-take agreements. Our farmers receive premium prices for Criollo-grade cacao — above commodity market rates.

Guided by PUSLITKOKA (Indonesia's Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute), we implement scientifically-backed cultivation practices that improve yield quality without compromising the natural terroir that makes Java Criollo exceptional.

100+
Farmers in network
2
Harvest seasons/year
≥85%
Fermentation index target
3
Research collaborators

Our Sustainability Commitments

Fair and transparent pricing for farmer partners

PUSLITKOKA-guided cultivation practices

BRIN collaboration for food safety research

Sustainable and regenerative agriculture

Seed-to-bar traceability per batch

EUDR-ready supply chain documentation

Women-inclusive supply chain (Academy Women Entrepreneur)

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