GOLDEN is a goldenberry farming and processing company. It provides technical assistance to associated small-scale farmers of the Ecuadorian Andres in the farming of goldenberries. Its commitment with sustainability consists in implementing practices to mitigate climate change. GOLDEN produces and exports fresh and value-added goldenberry products with high nutritional values and sustainability.
"GOLDEN Sweet Spirit has a 2030 energy plan that consists in switching from fossil to renewable energy. GOLDEN has also established an ambitious plan of reforestation with native species next to the goldenberry field-crops, a native fruit of the Andes. GOLDEN has a neutral carbon footprint and with other initiatives we work for the well-being of farmers and workers and the preservation of our ecosystems.
One of HARVEC's direct contributions to support the market expansion of GOLDEN Sweet Spirit has been to upgrade packaging and labeling standards according to FDA requirements. Forming a feedback loop from the consumer back to the farmer will be another HARVEC activity that will yield better business models from the field to the retail shelves. Even when goldenberries are still exotic for the vast majority of consumers, our combined goal is to break beyond ethnic markets and preferences to make this superfruit more popular and accessible to customers. "
Dennis Brito Madrid, GOLDEN CEO
LaChó Cacao is an Ecuadorian small business with the goal of reviving the customary consumption of chocolate as a nutritious food because we know that cacao is more than just an ingredient for sweets. LaChó has developed products to prepare hot and cold beverages, desserts, cooking, baking, and to make cocktails. Our products are innovative and easy to use, and we call them Chocolate Barista Collection.
LaChó products are made of fine aromatic cacao, a superfood with high content of magnesium and antioxidants that helps with muscles relaxation and new cells formation. LaChó brings cacao products that are adapted for a healthy and contemporary lifestyle.
LaChó was founded on the inspiration of the 5,330 years millenary Ecuadorian tradition of drinking chocolate. Aborigine cultures in the actual Zamora Chinchipe province, in the south of Ecuador, discovered that cacao could be consumed and that it was an excellent source of energy.
Our aromatic cacao is grown in Los Rios province, and we use processes to keep its nutritional properties and exceptional flavor.
Based in Houston, Texas, DISTRICT Roasters is a fourth wave coffee roastery fighting for the eradication of economic, physical, and spiritual poverty around the world. HARVEC partnered with DISTRICT to supply altitude specialty coffee from Ecuador and also to market DISTRICT Loja - Ecuador roasted coffee. We both share the re-purposing of profits back to the original source. That means we partner with coffee farmers from Ecuador to bring our customers the finest specialty coffee.
DISTRICT embodies the tight, narrow focus on specific parts of the world where we commit to working with and investing in. Loja - Ecuador is a community that HARVEC and DISTRICT will work to improve the sustainability commitments and well-being of small-scale farmers.
DISTRICT strive to envision small, easily identifiable districts where we can develop deep and long-lasting relationships that will both yield great coffee and also recognize a direct benefit of its labor.
"After meeting Juan and his team at HARVEC we felt there was a strong alignment in vision for sourcing quality products with integrity. For us at DISTRICT, a top level value with regard to sourcing raw materials is to ensure the wonderful people who labored over the coffee in Ecuador are compensated fairly and are provided a work environment that fosters human flourishing. Juan has done a great job advocating for the farmers and ensuring us that the coffee will be fantastic year over year. I can say without reservation—the quality of the beans spoke for themselves! We look forward to growing our partnership with HARVEC moving forward!”
Alex Barker, DISTRICT CEO
Migaloo is an Artisan Chocolatier based in Cypress-Houston, Texas, that goes beyond chocolate cravings and put their hearts into every piece that turns into a unique bite and a sweet experience. Migaloo means "spirit-soul" in Aboriginal Australian Culture and was born from the heart of a dream that becomes true in every piece of our fine creations.
HARVEC partnered with Migaloo to supply GOLDEN dried goldenberries and market Goldenberry Marbles to our customers.