Florencio Ortega is a family business that has been producing quality cacao in its region for three generations. Founded in year 2000, it purchased cacao from small producers with the dream of bringing their work to international markets. Thanks to his tireless efforts, in 2008 he managed to export cacao beans to Sweden and Switzerland, paving the way for many others. His legacy was marked by his vision and commitment, even after his death in 2016.
In 2018, his daughter, a young agricultural engineer with a clear vision, decided to continue her father's legacy, strengthening the work of local producers and focusing on quality and sustainability.
That effort bore fruit in 2021, when Jens Kamin, founder of Definite Chocolate, chose his cacao to make the first bar under the bean-to-bar philosophy, highlighting the unique flavor of its beans. This collaboration marked a milestone and paved the way for collaborations with other chocolatiers in 2022.