The global expansion of Republic of Cocoa: Connecting cocoa from origin with the world
The past year marked a milestone in Republica del Cacao’s global expansion. The arrival in new markets was in response to our vision of connecting Latin American cocoa of origin with gastronomic communities that value the excellence of chocolate and its application in professional settings.
Malaysia, Italy and Canada joined this journey as strategic territories, each with its own identity, demands and way of living chocolate. In all three markets, we share the same goal of building close relationships, promoting the exchange of knowledge and presenting an authentic and aligned proposal with our purpose.
This tour allowed fine cocoa with a distinctive aroma to reach international markets and expand the presence of premium chocolate of Latin American origin.
Malaysia: A new connection between fine cocoa from Latin America and Southeast Asia
In early 2025, Malaysia joined Republic of Cocoa’s international expansion journey with a launch that marked a new milestone for the brand. Through a meeting aimed at industry professionals, we officially presented our proposal in this market, consolidating our presence in Southeast Asia.
The day brought together more than 300 attendees, including chefs, professionals from the gastronomic sector and key players in the industry, who had the opportunity to
to get to know our products closely, their origin and their use in professional cooking and pastry making.
Hand in hand with our distributor Chefs Partner, The meeting allowed us to showcase the versatility of chocolate, highlighting its technical properties, sensory profile, and performance in various preparations.
The day was led by chef Arief Rusli, who, through live demonstrations, showcased the potential of Latin American chocolate, exploring its creative possibilities and confirming his affinity with the standards of the Malaysian professional market.
This launch represented a key step in our international growth strategy and reaffirmed our commitment to bringing Latin American cocoa of origin to new gastronomic cultures.
Italy: Training and creativity around Latin American chocolate.
Republica del Cacao took a new step in its global journey with the official launch of the brand in Italy, a market deeply linked to gastronomic tradition and technical rigor. This arrival took place alongside GrandChef Premium Food.
The pastry chef Javier Guillén He led exclusive training sessions in Castenedolo and Bolzano aimed at professionals in the pastry, chocolate and gastronomy sectors. During these events, the participants explored the potential of our organic chocolates and learned about their performance in various applications.
The workshops combined technique and creativity to create an experience centered on the art of chocolate making. This launch marked the beginning of a closer relationship with the Italian gastronomic community, based on knowledge exchange, continuous training, and a vision of chocolate that connects origin, culture, and creativity.
Canada: An experience to explore the versatility of premium chocolate
Canada has consolidated itself as a key market within Republic of Cocoa’s international expansion, with the brand’s official launches in Montreal and Toronto, two cities that stand out for their diverse gastronomic scene and high professional level.
These activations were led by Andrea Lopez, corporate chef of República del Cacao, who presented the brand together with chef Javier Guillén. Together they shared with customers and potential customers a direct approach to our culinary philosophy and the essence of Latin American chocolate.
One of the central moments of this visit was the creation of a dessert buffet, designed and executed by Andrea as a demonstration of the technical potential, versatility, and functionality of chocolate in professional applications. The proposal included:
- Bombs with different fillings.
- Mini desserts with multiple textures.
- Petit fours.
- Mini cookies.
- Mini cakes.
The preparations were developed with a conscious gastronomy approach, with less sugar and fat and a focus on highlighting the unique notes of each cocoa origin.
The activations were held in high-end gastronomic spaces. In Montreal, the preparations were carried out at the pastry shop of Sofitel, Together with his team of chefs. In Toronto, the work was carried out with the support of the Four Seasons team, creating a professional environment that allowed us to fully explore the creative and technical potential of our products.
These meetings also allowed for deepening the dialogue with the Canadian gastronomic community, understanding the needs of the market, and strengthening relationships in a country that values the triple social, environmental, and economic impact especially highly.
A vision of growth
The arrival in Malaysia, Italy and Canada represented a geographical expansion and an opportunity to listen, learn and build lasting connections with communities that understand premium chocolate as an ingredient of value, identity and expression.
Each market provided a different perspective and reaffirmed the potential of República del Cacao as a Latin American brand with a strong origin and a clear vision for international growth.
Learn more about the presence of Republic of Cocoa in the world and discover how we connect the Latin American origins with different gastronomic communities.
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