Vietnamese cacao – potential and opportunities for growth

Cacao

With favorable climate conditions, Vietnamese cacao is steadily establishing its place on the world cacao map.

Cacao has been grown in Vietnam since the early 20th century and is thriving in the Central Highlands, the Southeast and the Mekong Delta. The tropical climate and fertile soil give the beans a distinctive flavor that many chocolate makers around the world appreciate.

A farmer harvesting cacao pods
A farmer harvesting cacao pods

As demand for quality chocolate keeps growing, Vietnamese cacao has many opportunities to develop if cultivation, fermentation and primary processing follow proper standards.

Related articles

View all

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest news, recipes and offers from Vinacacao.