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Sustainable success. Together.
Amsterdam • Holland
Company info
2 routedescriptiondutchcocoa
Dutch Cocoa BV Visiting address:
Oceanenweg 1 • 1047 BA Amsterdam • The Netherlands
Postal address: P.O. Box 59178 • 1040 KD Amsterdam • The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 40 77 600 • Fax: +31 (0)20 40 77 601
Internet: www.dutchcocoa.nlE-mail: [email protected]
WEBSITE
Company info Content
Introduction 4
Ecom Agroindustrial 6
Sustainability 8
The history of cocoa 10
The production process 12
Quality control and assurance 14
Cocoa products and applications 16
dutchcocoacontent 3
Introduction
4 introductiondutchcocoa
Our nineteenth century tradition combined with a leading-edge, modern cocoa process is the foundation of Dutch Cocoa’s production of high quality cocoa mass, cocoa butter and cocoa powder.
Introduction
dutchcocoaintroduction 5
Close collaboration with our customers, as
well as many strategic benefits of our
affiliation with Ecom Agroindustrial have
driven Dutch Cocoa to a new level of
growth and success.
Of course, challenges and opportunities
remain. However we are certain that our
commitment to sustainable and certified
cocoa will continue to drive our own
success as well as the success of our
customers.
Sustainable success. Together.
ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation
Dutch Cocoa is proud to be a part of Ecom Group’s network of companies. Ecom was established in Barcelona in 1849 by the Esteve family. Today the company continues to be managed by the family’s 6th generation, with 70 affiliates in 32 countries and principle offices in Switzerland, Mexico, and the US.
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ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation
Cotton was the first commodity traded by
Ecom. It is still an important product for the
group around the world, trading more than
2.5 million bales per year.
Coffee operations started in 1951 and
currently run in 23 countries. The company’s
operations include dry and wet mills,
decaffeination and soluble coffee plants.
Supplying over 700’000 MT per year, Ecom
is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the
coffee grinders. Ecom is recognized in many
coffee producing countries throughout the
world as a leader for sustainability projects,
often in cooperation with the world’s
leading brands.
Ecom Cocoa Division
Dutch Cocoa can count on the support and
expertise of a wide network of companies
within the group, both in origin and in con-
sumption countries. Ecom’s Cocoa business
started in 1980 and currently consists of
operations in 11 countries. The following is
a brief introduction to our origin countries:
Zamacom, Ivory Coast was founded in
1999 and now has a staff of 80 people.
It sources 70,000-100,000 MT’s per year
of cocoa beans as per 2011. Due to the
continuous focus of Ecom on sustainability,
in 2010 a separate entity Akwacao was
founded to train cooperatives on Good
Agricultural Practices and certifications.
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As a result we have over 3000 producers
(as of 2011) certified as RFA and UTZ.
Yaracom, Nigeria was founded in 2005
and supplies over 10,000 MT per year
with 3 buying centers. Also more than 800
famers have joined the company’s program
to be RFA and UTZ certified. Moreover, the
company pre-finances crop with several
millions of dollars, thus guaranteeing a
sales outlet for the producers.
Fakoco, Cameroon was founded in
2004 and has since increased volumes by
20-30% annually. The office is an important
source of Cameroon cocoa beans which are
an import raw material for the production
of red color cocoa ingredients at Dutch
Cocoa.
PT Tanah Mas Celebes, Indonesia was
founded in 2000 and operates no less
than 5 offices in Indonesia of which 2 on
the island of Sulawesi, 2 on Sumatra and
1 office on Bali. With over 70 dedicated
staff, the company is a major source for 40-
60000 MT of beans to Asian and European
grinders (as of 2011).
Monpi Cacao, Papua New Guinea was
founded in 2007 and sources over 10,000
MT of beans per year. The company is very
active in supplying basic raw materials and
training to farmers, even in remote regions,
to help in improving crop yields.
Ecom Pully, Switzerland sources and
markets a major part of Ecom’s West
African beans. They also have experts on
Ghana, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Mada-
gascar and many more origins.
AMCO, Mexico is our sister plant.
Currently grinding around 30,000 MT per
year and growing continuously, it is the
leader in the Mexican market and also
supplies major USA clients with excellent
quality powder and butter.
Apart from the above, Ecom services clients
from marketing offices in New York
(Atlantic) and Singapore (EAA). Moreover,
the company has an important stake in one
of the leading quality plants in Malaysia,
JB Holding.
Ecom’s Cocoa Division has always been
dedicated to sustainable initiatives. We
work closely together with valued partners
to achieve a sustainable and fair supply
chain for our clients. Examples are Rain
Forest Alliance, and UTZ (certification) Soli-
daridad (farmers training) GTZ, Rabobank
(financing) DEG, IFC (financing, labour
conditions) CLP/Gates Foundation (projects
in various countries in Africa to increase
farmers income) and various highly valued
private partners from the industry.
Sustainability
Environmental, economic, and social principles are fully integrated into every aspect of Dutch Cocoa’s activities. We particularly focus on the sourcing of sustainable and ethically produced cocoa beans, while also optimizing our own production process for efficient use of energy and water with minimal waste. We work every day toward becoming a fully sustainable factory and a uniquely sustainable partner for our clients.
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Sustainability
RAINFOREST
AllIANCE CARRIES
STRONG CRITERIA
ON ENVIRONMENTAl
quAlITY INCluDING
ECOSYSTEM AND
wIlDlIFE CONSER-
VATION.
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Human resources
Dutch Cocoa continuously strives to be a sustainable employer.
Aside from safe and healthy working environments, Dutch Cocoa
facilitates mandatory continuous training programmes, for the com-
pany’s benefit, as well as for the self-realization of our employees.
These aspects ensure our employees motivated and knowledgeable.
Raw materials
Dutch Cocoa is considered a pioneer in processing sustainable and
ethical cocoa. In the early 90’s, Dutch Cocoa was the first cocoa
processor to source and process Fairtrade / Max Havelaar Certified
cocoa beans. Fairtrade / Max Havelaar is the international hallmark
ensuring farmers a fixed fair - justified price for the cocoa that they
produce. In addition to this, Fairtrade / Max Havelaar ensures
farmers the right social circumstances in their production areas.
During the mid-90’s, Dutch Cocoa continued its successful
sustainable approach by implementing segregated productions
for organic certified products. These organic cocoa beans are
characterized by farming method (no pesticides are being used),
and they require a special treatment within the processing steps.
Dutch Cocoa was the first processor to realize segregated cocoa
processing and to fully trace the organic beans from farmer to the
final organic cocoa products.
Today, both Fairtrade / Max Havelaar and Organic are well estab-
lished certification bodies that are recognized by the markets.
More recently, broader sustainable and ethical focused pro-
grammes have been introduced and implemented into our cocoa
production and processing, such as Rainforest Alliance and UTZ.
UTZ is characterized by demonstration of progress, where farmer
producer groups plan requirements for several themes within their
process. Attention is given to product quality and quantity, with
the intention of increasing income. The UTZ standards are also
strong on health and food safety criteria.
Rainforest Alliance requires strict principles for environmental
quality, including ecosystem and wildlife conservation. Rainforest
Alliance Certification defines fair prices at fixed volumes, thereby
providing market transparency, while improving the local quality
of life.
Both certification bodies appreciate the value of each method and
respect the complementary nature of their work toward sustain-
able agriculture and trading throughout the world.
Dutch Cocoa applies these different principles and complies
accordingly.
Segregated productions
Dutch Cocoa’s state of the art processing facility in Amsterdam
assures segregated production, enabling clients to fully trace back
beans to the cooperative and farmer level. This advantageous
process ensures our customers, who chose to integrate their supply
chain with sustainable certified cocoa products, to also maximize
the higher quality standards that are being obtained when sourcing
sustainable grown and processed cocoa.
Dutch Cocoa and Ecom: leaders in sustainable and ethical programmes
There is a clear synergy for Dutch Cocoa within the Ecom Agroin-
dustrial Group. Ecom’s Cocoa Division maintains close relationships
with cocoa producers and their families in order to help strengthen
the farmers’ position and ensure ample supply of high quality raw
materials. By taking an active role in sustainable project develop-
ment in cocoa producing countries, Ecom Cocoa has empowered
and motivated communities to improve their economic well-being
and quality of life. Ecom supports farmers via direct financial invest-
ment, awareness building on social and health issues, education
and training on environmental matters, pre-harvest financing, and
farmer extension services.
For more in depth information on our sustainable programmes and
approach for the future please contact our sales department.
The history of cocoa
There has been one constant throughout cocoa’s evolution, from the first bitter beverage to the thousands of ways it is enjoyed today, cocoa has always enriched the lives of people who love “the food of the gods.”
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The history of cocoa
Aztecs
Originating from the Americas, the real
value of cocoa is believed to be first
discovered by the Aztecs in Central America
and used both as means for payment and
as the ingredient for a powerful “drink
of gods.” It wasn’t until the beginning of
the 15th century, during the initial visit of
Columbus to the “new world”, that cocoa
was brought into Europe.
Although the Spanish tried to keep this
developing cocoa and chocolate industry to
themselves, this new “taste” quickly found
its way to the rich and wealthy of other
countries.
Early processing
During the 18th century, Dutch merchants
controlled virtually the entire trade in
cocoa beans. Amsterdam developed into
the most important cocoa port in the
world and thereby stimulated a local
cocoa industry.
Dutch initiatives established the basis of
modern cocoa processing, this included the
invention of the cocoa press to remove the
fat from cocoa mass and the development
of the Dutch Process of alkalization (by C.J.
van Houten). These advances became the
basis of Dutch supremacy in cocoa proces-
sing which remains true today.
where do we find the world’s cocoa
Cocoa beans are the seeds of the fruit, or
‘pod’, of the cocoa tree. The cocoa tree
grows in the warmest regions on earth,
within 20 degrees north and south of the
Equator. They can be classified in groups
according to its geographic origin as well as
characteristics, value and application
• (west) Africa
• Central and South America
• Asia / Oceania
Approximately 60% of world production
originates from Africa, mainly produced
within a network of small farms and
cooperatives.
AMSTERDAM
DEVElOPED INTO THE
MOST IMPORTANT
COCOA PORT IN THE
wORlD AND THEREBY
STIMulATED A lOCAl
COCOA INDuSTRY.
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The production process
In 2005, continuous investment, growth, and perseverance enabled the completion of a new purpose-built production facility at the port of Amsterdam. In the years since, there has been even greater investment that has resulted in our modern, state of the art production process, capable of grinding 70,000 metric tons of cocoa beans.
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The production process
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BEAnS TO nIBS
WInnOWInG
ClEAnInG
BEAnS
STOrAGE Of
COCOA BEAnS
fIrST lAB COnTrOl
Of COCOA BEAnS
SHEllS rEMOVED
frOM prOCESS
COCOA CAkE
GrInDInG CAkE TO pOWDEr
TEMpErInG Of COCOA pOWDEr
pACkInG
COCOA BUTTEr
TAnkS (In CASE Of BUlk)
pACkInG (In CASE Of BlOCkS)
nIBS TO COCOA MASS
prESSInG Of COCOA MASS
rOASTED nIBSrOASTInG Of nIBS
GRINDING OF NIBS
The production process at Dutch Cocoa BV
begins with the careful selection and blending
of different cocoa bean types. The results are
consistent and stable quality of our special
“Dutch” taste.
After several cleaning steps, shell and germs
are separated from the cocoa nibs. These nibs
are roasted according to a specific recipe in
order to develop the desired flavour profile.
Some recipes include alkalization (or “Dutch”
process) that further develops specific flavour
and colour characteristics.
Following the roasting process, nibs are
ground into cocoa mass, the most important
raw material for the production of chocolate.
COCOA BUTTEr AnD pOWDEr ArE prODUCED WHEn COCOA MASS IS prESSED In HyDrAUlIC prESSES. THIS prOCESS SEpArATES pArT Of THE COCOA BUTTEr frOM THE COCOA prESSED CAkE. COCOA BUTTEr IS USED MAInly In THE prODUCTIOn Of CHOCOlATE, BUT AlSO
HAS ApplICATIOnS In pHArMACEUTICAl AnD COSMETIC prODUCTS. COCOA CAkE IS GrOUnD InTO COCOA pOWDEr, TEMpErED AnD pACkED In BUlk BAGS (fOr InDUSTrIAl USE) Or In COnSUMEr pACkS. THE flExIBIlITy Of OUr prOCESS AllOWS fOr THE InCOrpOrATIOn Of CUSTOMErS’ IDEAS AnD nEEDS In THE DEVElOpMEnT Of CUSTOMIzED prODUCTS WITH SpECIfIC flAVOUr, COlOUr AnD pACkAGInG.
Production flowStart
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Quality control and assurance
Customer satisfaction is always the number one objective of our quality management. We take responsibility throughout the entire supply chain to ensure that our products are safe and meet the expectations of our clients with every delivery.
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Quality control and assurance
Bean selection
There are different requirements defined
for cocoa bean selection, depending on
application, specific customer demands or
certification schemes. Bean selection and
blending is done with great care using our
expertise developed over the years.
quality and safety management
Our accurate quality assurance and food
safety system guarantees constant high
quality and maximum safety of our prod-
ucts, while maintaining our flexibility. Our
QA system is based on HACCP principles
and is certified according to internationally
recognized quality standards. Additional
requirements for custom made and segre-
gated certified products are incorporated in
our quality system.
Chemical, physical, microbiological and
sensory properties of our products are
continuously evaluated and monitored at all
levels of processing and production. Quality
parameters are defined in accordance with
AT DuTCH COCOA
quAlITY AND FOOD
SAFETY ARE A
SHARED RESPONSI-
BIlITY wHICH IS FElT
THROuGHOuT All
DEPARTMENTS OF
THE ORGANIZATION.
our customers and checked before the final
products are delivered.
At Dutch Cocoa, quality and food safety are
shared responsibilities that are an integral
part of the entire organization.
Technical support
Our commitment to technical support
further demonstrates our goal of develop-
ing mutually beneficial long term partner-
ships with our customers. Our customers
can count on our support when they face
product development and legislative
challenges, as well as, allergen issues and
cost management solutions. Support can
also be offered in addressing new challenges
required by specific markets, specific
applications and customer requests.
Cocoa products and applications
At Dutch Cocoa, we recognize that whether the application is for the finest chocolate, creamy fillings or cocoa dusting, our ingredients will be a critical part in the success of our client’s truffle, cake, biscuit, drink, or any of the other hundreds of applications for our cocoa products. We welcome the challenge of this responsibility with a singular goal:
Sustainable success. Together.
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Cocoa products and applications
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Cocoa mass (cocoa liquor)
Our expertise and technology allow the production of many different
types of cocoa mass. We produce several single origin products
which are produced from special, flavour cocoa beans, sourced from
anywhere in the world using the capabilities of our parent company,
Ecom Agroindustrial.
Dutch Cocoa’s processing experience enables us to optimize the
particular organoleptic properties of these special origins in order
to meet our customer’s target profile. As with all of our cocoa mass
products, delivery is available in bulk liquid tankers, blocks of 25 kg
as well as “kibbled” cocoa mass flakes.
Our process allows Dutch Cocoa to produce a very fine grind of
cocoa mass that can be easily added to the conch during chocolate
production, especially when delivered in flake form.
Our cocoa mass products are incorporated into many fine chocolate
bars, especially where a high cocoa content is required. Other
applications include brownies, muffins, and ice cream.
OuR COCOA MASS
PRODuCTS ARE
APPlIED BY THE
CHOCOlATE AND
CONFECTIONARY
INDuSTRY.
Cocoa products and applications
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NAT
URA
L
FAT CONTENT
10-12% 4175 20-22% 4186 22-24% 4187
ALK
ALI
ZED
MID
-BRO
WN
FAT CONTENT
10-12% 4120 20-22% 4104 22-24% 4107
ALK
ALI
ZED
MID
-RED
FAT CONTENT
10-12% 4691 20-22% 4696 22-24% 4697
ALK
ALI
ZED
RED
FAT CONTENT
10-12% 4441 20-22% 4446 22-24% 4447
POSSIBIlITIES OF INDuSTRIAl APPlICATIONS OF COCOA POwDER
Cocoa products and applications
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Cocoa powder
We have developed a wide range of both
natural and alkalized types of cocoa
powder, with fat contents ranging from
10% to 24%. This range is accomplished
through selection of raw materials
in combination with our processing
expertise. Dutch Cocoa produces many
types of cocoa powder varying in colour,
from medium-brown to darker reddish
cocoa powders. Dutch Cocoa further
distinguishes by having the possibility to
produce a single origin powder derived
out of South-American origins such as
Peru, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador.
Our cocoa powders are used as a primary
food ingredient, flavour, flavour enhancer
and primary colour in hundreds of
food applications, e.g. chocolate, dairy,
beverages as well as baking applications.
Our expertise, knowledge and technology
can develop the perfect ingredient for
your new products. Feel free to call
on this expertise for your new product
developments.
We offer cocoa powder in 25 kg bags, 50
lbs, and 800 kg big bags. In addition we
can supply our cocoa powder in 5 kg bags
and retail cases of 250 g.
Cocoa butter
Our pure, prime, pressed (PPP) cocoa
butter can be delivered both natural and
deodorized with a neutral flavour, or with a
specific flavour required by our customers.
The cocoa butter is available in liquid bulk
transport and in cartons of 25 kg each.
COnfECTIOnEry/COATInGS
InSTAnT DrInkS/prEMIxES
BAkEry/CErEAl prODUCTS
DAIry prODUCTS
ICE CrEAM
Cocoa butter finds its application generally
in food (chocolate applications). It is also
used in non-food areas such as personal
care and cosmetics.
Dutch Cocoa BV Visiting address: Oceanenweg 1 • 1047 BA Amsterdam • The NetherlandsPostal address: P.O. Box 59178 • 1040 KD Amsterdam • The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 40 77 600 • Fax: +31 (0)20 40 77 601
Internet: www.dutchcocoa.nl • E-mail: [email protected]
Amsterdam • Holland
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