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PLANTATION

GoGround

Type of cacao

Amelonado & Forastero hybrids

Altitude

600 – 900 m

Harvest period

September – January

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PLANTATION

GoGround

Nestled in the misty Idukki Hills of Kerala, India, GoGround post-harvest team partners with the HOPS cooperativet uniting smallholder farmers to cultivate premium, organic cacao intercropped within traditional spice gardens. By utilizing meticulous centralized fermentation, the collective protects the biodiverse Western Ghats ecosystem while delivering world-class, traceable beans renowned for their rich chocolate flavor and warm, spicy undertones.

Location

Region

Idukki Hills

Country

India

Altitude (MASL)

600 – 900 m

Details

Type of cacao

Amelonado & Forastero hybrids

Fermentation method/duration

Cascading wooden boxes / 5-6 days

Harvest period

September – January

Drying method & Duration

Sun-dried on multi-tier tables inside polytunnels / 6-7 days

Cooperative size (appx number of farmers)

~300+ smallholder families

Biodiversity (Intercropping)

Black pepper, cardamom, coconut, rubber, and nutmeg

AMBASSADOR

The Indian Elephant
(Elephas maximus indicus)

These gentle giants frequently roam through the lush, organic spice and cacao gardens of the Western Ghats, coexisting in a delicate balance with local farming communities. While the Asian elephant is a deeply revered cultural icon in Kerala their ancestral migratory paths are increasingly threatened by modern habitat fragmentation. When farmers embrace traditional agroforestry rather than clearing land for sun-drenched monoculture, they preserve the vital tree canopies and green corridors these magnificent animals need to travel safely between forest reserves. By supporting responsibly grown, canopy-covered cacao, chocolate makers and enthusiasts directly contribute to maintaining these essential pathways, ensuring that both traditional wildlife and sustainable agriculture can thrive side by side.

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CONTACT

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