Gaia Cacao | About Us | Premium Cacao Products

We started this venture in 2019 because we felt that there is a gap between farmers who grow special cacao, and chocolate makers who want to buy from fully traceable supply chains. Organising the logistics and dealing with the administrative side of things can be a total hassle. So, we handle that.

Meet the Team

"We support entrepreneurship among farmers and exporters who grow special cacao and we help them find new markets to grow their business."

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Founder

Mariana De La Rosa

Experienced cocoa and chocolate expert. After graduating as chemical engineer she joined the confectionery industry as a food technologist. She now aims to improve market access of premium cocoa to Europe.

Logistics Manager

Amable Espina

With a dedicated and rigorous approach, he makes sure that all our precious beans, powder, mass, and butter arrive and reach their location without any trouble, in a timely and sustainable manner.

Sales Manager

Desiree Díaz

With a strong background in software and business development she is the driving sales force of Gaia providing chocolate makers with the best quality raw materials for their creations.

Sales Specialist

Juliana Ruge

Juliana, caring and loving, gives the best support possible to all Gaia customers and ensures everything runs smoothly in the sales boat. She is your contact point while Desiree is on maternity leave.

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Sales Representative in Italy 🇮🇹

Susy Santini

From 1998 to 2010 she managed technology related projects. But now, she works hand in hand with chocolate makers in the Italian territory, understanding their needs and participating in their creative processes. Big career change driven by passion!

We directly connect farmers with buyers to keep a short and transparent supply chain.

We support farmers, buyers and businesses in creating a more sustainable and valuable cacao ecosystem.