Chocolate and Sustainable Development
Join us this afternoonfor an event on chocolate and sustainable development with Santiago Peralta, CEO of Ecuadorian chocolate brand Paccari. Paccari has received over 300 international awards for its chocolate, both for its quality and for its ethical and sustainable practices, which respect the environment and Ecuador's indigenous communities. As a result of these awards, Paccari received the highest rating for ‘Best Buy ethical chocolate’ in the UK (Ethical Consumer Magazine). Santiago Peralta is one of five Ecuadorians included in Bloomberg's list of the 500 most influential people in Latin America in 2023.
* Friday 19 July
* 3PM - 4PM
* St Cross College (Ian Skipper Room)
* Free (chocolate tasting included!!)🍫
* Places are limited (first come, first served)
A few words about Paccari:
Paccari, meaning "nature" in Quechua, is a family-owned Ecuadorian company dedicated to producing high-quality organic dark chocolate in an ethical and sustainable manner. The company is committed to using natural ingredients while protecting the environment.
Pacari is recognized as the most ethical chocolate by Ethical Consumer Magazine in the UK. The company follows a "Tree to Bar" model, allowing more than 50% of the wealth to stay in Ecuador. By working directly with over 4,000 local families, Pacari pays a premium above market and fair trade prices, supporting the local economy and creating jobs. Certified as a B Corporation and Fair Trade by the WFTO, Pacari demonstrates its commitment to communities and the environment.
Pacari has won over 380 international awards, thanks to its use of Arriba Nacional cacao beans, known for their rich and floral flavors. Pacari products are also free from palm oil and soy, ensuring responsible consumption.
Pacari chocolates are suitable for everyone, being nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, palm oil-free, and certified vegan and kosher. They have a high cacao content and include superfoods, offering numerous health benefits.
Pacari uses only certified organic and biodynamic ingredients, free from pesticides and chemicals. The company protects the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest by using agroforestry practices and combating deforestation. By investing in reforestation projects and adopting compostable and recyclable packaging, Pacari reduces its ecological footprint and supports a sustainable future.
A few words about Santiago Peralta:
Santiago Peralta is an entrepreneur who has revolutionized the chocolate industry. Visionary, enthusiastic, and independent, he challenged traditional paradigms such as the reliance of countries on the export of raw materials. He has successfully made Ecuador not only a top producer of fine cacao but also one of the world's best chocolate producers.
After nearly two decades of hard work, this legally trained businessman, as CEO of PACARI, has established a pioneering proposition. One of his achievements has been positioning Ecuador as a country that, by exporting high value-added products, creates virtuous transformations on the ground, with over 3,000 local small farmers directly benefiting from this process. Around 400 international recognitions and PACARI's presence in over 40 international markets confirm Santiago's excellence as a business leader. Convinced of Ecuador's natural and cultural wealth, Santiago is a pioneer in promoting Ecuadorian gastronomy worldwide.
