Agroemprende Cacao was created within the context of the PROCOMPITE project, as a result of an alliance between Repsol, the Canadian Embassy, and SOCODEVI. This project, which impacts more than 1,000 families in 11 municipalities, promotes the economic and social development of farmers in the cocoa production chain in Meta, Colombia. Within this framework, the WORKAKAO cooperative was born, with the mission of leading the cocoa market in the area and promoting the development of the communities in the department.
The renovation of 500 hectares of cocoa and the planting of 500 new hectares in agroforestry systems are some of the examples of actions carried out. The quality of the cocoa resulting from this project has been internationally recognized. In fact, in 2023, the WORKAKAO cocoa sample was chosen as one of the 50 best in the world and in 2024 it received the GOLD category at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris. In addition, three beneficiary organizations of the project received gold, silver, and bronze awards at the Red Cacaotera competition in Colombia.
By 2024, the cooperative already had 10 production units and 2 collection centers with renewable energy, contributing to the 2030 Agenda and strengthening the regional economy and women in leadership roles.
