Chokao 2025: Innovation and passion around Ecuadorian cacao
Chokao 2025 was the most relevant meeting in the country for those involved in the world of cocoa and chocolate. Organized by ANECACAO and held at the Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES), this event brought together producers, chefs, entrepreneurs and experts who shared knowledge, experiences and visions about the present and future of Ecuadorian cocoa, in addition to celebrating the richness and potential of this product.
A meeting and learning space
The Chokao program integrated all actors in the sector with activities designed to inspire and strengthen the cocoa value chain. The event included a trade fair, a gastronomic congress with seminars and master classes dedicated to culinary education, as well as workshops and discussions that promoted the national meeting of producers.
One of the highlights was the national elimination of the Paco Torreblanca contest, organized by the Escuela de los Chefs in Guayaquil. In this space, República del Cacao participated as the official brand, reaffirming its commitment to excellence and the development of Ecuadorian chocolate talent.
The hallmark of our corporate chef: conscious gastronomy and inspiration.
Our corporate chef Andrea López presented a master class on conscious gastronomy, accompanied by the elaboration of an entremet that reflected the power of innovating while respecting the origin of the ingredients.
She was joined by Spanish chef Fran Segura, who in 2024 achieved great recognition in the competition for the best chocolate cake in the world. During his presentation, he shared his experience and techniques in the preparation of éclairs, pâte à choux and his renowned chocolate cake, all made with República del Cacao products.
Projecting the future of Ecuadorian cocoa
Chokao 2025 was consolidated as a space for learning, inspiration and collaboration. Each activity demonstrated that Ecuadorian cocoa and chocolate have a future full of talent, innovation and flavor.
At República del Cacao we are proud to have accompanied this edition, celebrating together with a community that works every day to promote Ecuadorian cocoa. With enthusiasm we look forward to the next edition of Chokao, convinced that we will continue to promote excellence in the world of Ecuadorian chocolate.