About Us

Our Story of Excellence

Crafting premium fermented cocoa for over one decades

Our Journey

From Humble Beginnings to Global Excellence

Cacao Prima was founded in 1998 with a passionate vision: to share Indonesia's finest cocoa with the world while uplifting local farming communities.

What started as a small fermentation facility in the heart of Sulawesi has grown into one of Indonesia's most respected cocoa processing companies. Our founder, Wahyu Hartato, learned the art of cocoa fermentation from his grandfather and combined this traditional knowledge with modern food science.

Today, we work directly with over 5,000 smallholder farmers across Sulawesi and Sumatra, ensuring fair prices and sustainable farming practices. Our commitment to quality has earned us partnerships with premium chocolate makers in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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Our Vision

To be the world's most trusted supplier of premium fermented cocoa, recognized for exceptional quality, sustainability, and positive impact on farming communities.

Our Mission

To produce the finest quality fermented cocoa through sustainable practices, empower local farmers with fair trade partnerships, and deliver excellence to chocolate makers worldwide.

Our Values

Quality without compromise, sustainability in every action, transparency in all dealings, respect for people and planet, and continuous innovation in our craft.

Our History

Milestones of Growth

Key moments in our journey to excellence

1998

Company Founded

Started with a small fermentation facility in Sulawesi

2005

First Export

Began exporting to European chocolate manufacturers

2010

ISO Certification

Achieved ISO 22000 food safety certification

2015

Expansion

Opened second processing facility, doubled capacity

2020

Sustainability Milestone

Achieved Rainforest Alliance and UTZ certifications

2024

Global Reach

Now exporting to 50+ countries worldwide

Our Team

Leadership Team

Meet the experts behind our premium cocoa

Budi Santoso

Founder & CEO

Over 30 years of experience in cocoa industry

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Dr. Maya Wijaya

Head of Quality Control

PhD in Food Science, expert in fermentation

Ahmad Prasetyo

Operations Director

Managing production and supply chain

Siti Nurhaliza

Export Manager

Handling international partnerships

Sustainability

Committed to Our Planet & People

Sustainability is not just a buzzword for us—it's at the core of everything we do. From farm to export, we implement practices that protect our environment and support our communities.

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Agroforestry Practices

Cocoa grown under shade trees to preserve biodiversity

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Water Conservation

Rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation systems

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Carbon Neutral Goal

Working towards net-zero emissions by 2030

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Community Development

Schools and healthcare support for farming villages