# Mana PLANTATION Type of cacao Trinitario blends Altitude 150 - 300 m Harvest period October - March ### Next Plantation #### Explore PLANTATION Nestled in the lush tropical forests of Mindanao's Davao region, the Mana Farming Community partners with award-winning tree-to-bar pioneer Auro Chocolate to produce exceptional, sustainably grown cocoa. Guided by Auro's rigorous post-harvest standards, this dedicated smallholder collective preserves the island's rich biodiversity—sharing its native habitat with the delicate, protected Philippine Tarsier. The resulting beans deliver an elegant and complex flavor profile, celebrated for its unique notes of caramelized apple, sweet banana, and warm rum. Location Region Mindanao Country Philippines Altitude (MASL) 150 - 300 m Details Type of cacao Trinitario blends Fermentation method/duration Tiered wooden boxes / 5-6 days Harvest period October - March Drying method & Duration Sun-dried on raised bamboo beds or solar dryers / 5-7 days Cooperative size (appx number of farmers) ~30 - 50 smallholders Biodiversity (Intercropping) Coconut palms, banana, papaya, and fruit trees like durian AMBASSADOR ### The Philippine Tarsier (Carlito syrichta) Measuring barely the size of a human fist, the Philippine tarsier is one of the world's smallest primates. These remarkable, nocturnal creatures are famously delicate, possessing an intense sensitivity to physical touch and noise that makes captivity fatal to them. Today, they face a triple threat to their survival: exceptionally low birth rates, exploitative tourism, and ongoing habitat destruction. To protect them, the Philippine Tarsier Foundation runs a specialized forest preserve where eco-tourists can quietly observe these tiny, wide-eyed primates without disrupting their fragile ecosystem. Visit our shop Cacao Coorperative Name Mana Farming Community Location Address: Saloy, Calinan District, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines View on Google Maps Contact Phone: +63 2 8801 1319 (Auro Manila) General Email: supplychain@aurochocolate.com Website www.aurochocolate.com Instagram @aurochocolate Importer Name Silva Cacao Contact Italiëlei 181, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium Phone: +32 (0)3 205 97 96 info@silva-cacao.com Website Silva-cacao.com Instagram @silva_cacao PRODUCTS ### From Mana - Philippines Shop all --- Canonical page: https://mikeandbecky.be/plantations/mana/ Site guide for AI agents: https://mikeandbecky.be/llms.txt