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Locație: Peru
Domenii de impact: Venit durabil, mici fermieri
Persoane acceptate:
Micii fermieri
Alăturat NESsT Portofoliu:
2021
Located in the jungle areas of central and eastern Peru, Kulkao sources cocoa from over 400 smallholder farmers living in the remote regions of the Amazon basin, purchasing their cocoa at prices typically higher than the market price. Its products include cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and cocoa nibs that are sold to local and international markets such as Europe and North America.
Kulkao oferă fermierilor suport tehnic privind agricultura ecologică și practicile agricole durabile, oferindu-le în același timp un preț premium pentru produsele lor ecologice. Întreprinderea socială menține o comunicare strânsă cu fermierii și efectuează vizite la fermă, în timpul cărora echipa sa tehnică supraveghează testarea periodică a terenurilor agricole și împărtășește lecțiile de gestionare a solului pentru a menține nivelurile de calitate și de producție ridicate.
To safeguard against the damage of non-organic pesticides and other chemicals, Kulkao carries out several stages of quality testing in its certified organic processing plant. Its quality control procedures guarantee traceability, allowing the social enterprise to pinpoint sources of contamination and work with farmers to improve their practices.
In addition to strengthening smallholder farming communities, Kulkao also improves the livelihoods of rural Peruvian communities in Huánuco, Ucayali, Cajamarca and Junin by providing workers from these areas quality employment opportunities with stable income. Kulkao currently employs 50 workers from rural areas in its processing plant and administration team.
În timpul pandemiei de Covid-19, echipa de conducere a lui Kulkao a răspuns rapid la reglementările privind carantina, implementând protocoale de sănătate și siguranță și eliberând autorizațiile necesare pentru ca operațiunile lor să continue.
Rezultate & Impact
+400
micii fermieri sprijiniți
+100%
higher income for suppliers compared to the informal market
34%
of suppliers supported are women
“We are very excited to renew our partnership with NESsT. Their support is not only key for the growth and sustainability of Kulkao’s business but also to ensure the supply of organic cocoa beans from our farmers. ”
NESsT Investiţii
With its cocoa value chain, Kulkao plans to increase the income of its rural farmers. In 2021, NESsT provided Kulkao with a working capital to support the social enterprise’s sustainability practices, increase its organic production capacity, and strengthen its position in the cocoa industry in Peru.
Kulkao was able to repay this loan in full in accordance with the NESsT loan schedule. This was made possible by maintaining strong relationships with local farmers and developing a robust customer portfolio.
In 2023, NESsT approved a second term loan to Kulkao. This loan will support the social enterprise to continue to purchase cacao beans from local farmers committed to organic, sustainable practices. It will also give Kulkao the resources to boost production capacity and operations at its processing plant in Huánuco. As part of NESsT’s portfolio, the Kulkao team will also extend its technical support to more women and Indigenous farmers.