Domori was born from a mission: to protect fine cacao and bring its purest aromas to life. This vision goes hand in hand with respect for nature and biodiversity, long-term partnerships with farmers, and a continuous pursuit of innovation that regenerates land and empowers communities.
We reward our partners for growing rare, lower-yield cacao varieties that help preserve biodiversity.
We build long-term trust with producers through training, collaboration, and continuous dialogue.
We source beans that don’t require additional chemical treatments after harvest and shipping.
In Venezuela, Domori partners with the Franceschi family to revive the precious Criollo cacao variety.
Spanning 320 hectares, with 185 hectares dedicated to cacao cultivated at 1,000 plants per hectare, Hacienda San José stands today as a global symbol of flavor heritage and biodiversity preservation. Fundación San José, a civil association founded to foster social innovation and holistic development, coordinates educational, cultural, sports, and entrepreneurship activities for vulnerable groups.
UNOCACE’s mission is to foster economic sustainability across the cocoa value chain while continuously enhancing cultivation practices. Domori supports these efforts by contributing to the “Green Forest, Live Chocolate” reforestation initiative.
This project, based on the Sustainable Agroforestry Framework (SAF), promotes biodiversity conservation and traditional cultivation methods for "Arriba Nacional" cocoa. Managed by two UNOCACE member associations, the project benefits 89 farming families, covering 90 hectares with regenerative agroforestry systems.
Originally from Ivory Coast, Estelle Konan was among the first to believe in the transition to organic farming techniques. She founded Coop SCAY in the province of Toumodi, aiming to expand the number of Ivorian organic cacao producers. In 2020, she founded the Yosran Organic Cooperative in the Bandama Valley, one of the oldest in Ivory Coast. It brings together five already certified organic sections from the Tiassalé Department and includes 158 members, all plantation owners.
The BIO-certified plantations use manual weeding, natural fertilization with organic plantation residues, and pest control with natural oils (mainly Neem oil).
Seedlings, innovative grafting, and optimum planting density ensure strong plants and biodiversity. Even low-yielding varieties are preserved to protect cacao’s genetic richness.
Cacao pods are handpicked only at full maturity. Farmers receive quality-based bonuses that reward care in every harvest.
Fermentation, lasting up to 7 days, unlocks the future aromas of cacao by reducing bitterness and acidity. Beans are then dried for a week to guarantee purity before export.
A delicate roasting at 130°C preserves natural aromas. The beans are cleaned and opened, leaving only the nibs, the purest essence of cacao.
Sugar and cocoa butter are gently added through a two-step grinding process. Conching is kept to a minimum, protecting the complex aromatic potential of fine cacao.
Perfect crystallization delivers shine and snap. Only the finest, aromatic cacaos are used, ensuring unique flavor notes in every chocolate.
Seedlings, innovative grafting, and balanced planting density lay the foundation for healthy crops and biodiversity. Even low-yielding varieties are cultivated to preserve the genetic richness of cacao.
Criollo is the rarest cacao in the world, renowned for its creaminess, elegance, and natural sweetness.
Through the Criollo Project, Domori has established the world’s largest plantation dedicated to this rare cacao - representing only 0.01% of global production. Preserving Criollo means safeguarding a unique genetic heritage.
From people to planet, Domori’s sustainability journey unfolds through concrete projects that protect biodiversity, empower communities, and shape the future of cacao.
Domori’s projects create impact well beyond chocolate. Partnerships with cooperatives in Venezuela, Ecuador, Ivory Coast ensure fair income, technical training, and social inclusion. In Ivory Coast, the Yosran Cooperative, founded by Estelle Konan, advances agroecology and digital traceability. From water access to youth education, these initiatives help build stronger, more resilient communities.
Domori’s plantations act as living laboratories of sustainability. In Venezuela, Ecuador, pioneering practices are tested to reduce water consumption, regenerate soils, and expand agroforestry systems. These innovations protect ecosystems while reinforcing the livelihoods of farming families, ensuring that sustainability becomes both an environmental and an economic value.
A journey into the origins of cacao and the commitment to preserve its pure essence. This film reveals how Domori reimagines chocolate, protecting biodiversity and celebrating the true nature of cacao.
Credits: RE:TV, founded in 2020 by His Majesty King Charles III
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