Felchlin's Cacao Fund is used to support schools, stem the rural exodus, procure cacao plants and generally improve quality, while sustainably supporting people and nature in the region of origin. For every tonne of cacao sold, Felchlin transfers a contribution to a foundation account set up for this purpose. The following projects have already been successfully implemented thanks to the Cacao Fund:

The Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) in Costa Rica is working on improving the virus resistance of cacao fruits and researching into new quality concepts and ways of improving cacao’s adaptability to climate change. Felchlin is participating in the research, whilst helping implement the results at the local plantations to ensure healthy harvests and enhance the income and living conditions of the farming families in the region.

Thanks to support from the Cacao Fund, Grenada received a local composting facility. A significant step towards successful value creation in agriculture and a long-term benefit for the natural environment and the farmers: high-quality compost firstly conserves the soil and secondly stimulates growth on the cultivated land.

Local workers are provided with extensive training in the use of tools and machinery with the help of the Cacao Fund. This includes learning about maintenance and repair of tools, and even designing their own implements.

Felchlin is involved in the financing of schools and regional infrastructure as a means of sustaining the entire socio-cultural environment of cacao farmers. In doing so, it makes a valuable contribution towards building a future for children and young people.