Montserrat Cocoa Farmers Co-Op
Welcome to
MCF Chocolates
At Montserrat Cocoa Farmers Co-Op, we're dedicated to producing high-quality cocoa and creating a sustainable farming community. Our mission is to elevate the status of farmers, increase wealth in the farming community, and sustain a green environment. Join us on our journey to remove the negative stigma attached to cocoa farming.
Once Upon a Time
In the beautiful twin island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, cocoa was king, and the Montserrat Hills of Trinidad’s central range, world renowned for its fine flavour Trinitario cocoa, was responsible for much of the country’s exports to Europe and the US.
However, over the years, things changed…..
An Industry in Crisis
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Cocoa in the Doldrums: Abandonment of estates; low price; high labour cost
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Aging farmers/workers
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Stigma attached to cocoa farming and lack of interest by
community, especially the youth
04
Loss of skills to other sectors
THE BIRTH OF MCFCSL
2009
5 farmers formed an Association
2010
The Cooperative was born
Today
We are 56 farmers including eleven (11) women
A New Era
Our Goals
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To develop a branded, profitable cocoa cooperative producing high quality cocoa ​
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To elevate the status of farmers and the farming communities
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To remove the negative stigma attached to cocoa farming
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To increase the wealth of the farming community
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To sustain a green environment
Our Chocolates
Each named after a village from which the cocoa comes
70% Dark : Gran Couva Gold
70% Dark (with nibs): Brasso Bold
80% Dark: La Vegan
Milk: Los Atajos Leche
Mocha: Mamoral Mocha
White with nibs: Tortuga White Light
White with cayenne: Flanagin Fire
Our Values
01.
HERITAGE PRIDE
Valuing and promoting the legacy of the pioneers
02.
ADVOCACY
It’s all about the farmer – our most precious resource
03.
INTEGRITY
No compromising on quality
04.
RESPECT
Respect for the environment
05.
SUSTAINABILITY
Involvement of the Youth
Why Choose Us
Our Achievements
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Use of a scientific approach to processing from field to production via temperature, sensory and PH tests
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Consistency in the quality of the bean year round through development and use of SOP’s
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Rehabilitation of estates and community building
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We have achieved Geographical Indication (GI) for Montserrat Hills Cocoa, the first in T&T
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Sustainable rural economic development: Proven with an award from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations for such efforts (2018)
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Food safety is priority. Our chocolate facility is HACCP compliant with a certified PCQI
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have about our delicious chocolate products. Please feel free to contact us using the information below.
San Antonio Estate,619 Main Road, Gran Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
(868) 289-4941