Brazil: National highlight in the production of cocoa and papaya, Linhares diversifies fruit production

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Published May 12, 2022

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When it comes to agribusiness, the municipality of Espírito Santo is a national reference Cocoa, the main raw material for chocolate, is one of the main agricultural products of Linhares' GDP. It is even present in the city's coat of arms. Cocoa produced in the region represents 85% of all cultivation in Espírito Santo. The production, of eight thousand tons per year, moves 68 million reais. The almond produced in Linhares is internationally recognized.

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At Sítio Dona Nita, the artisanal chocolate barcaça is grown, which is sold in the municipality, where it has a store, in Vitória, São Mateus and outside the state: Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. In 2020, the almond from Sítio Dona Nita won the award for the best almond in Brazil. Fernando Buffon, rural producer and creator of Barcaça, said that it was his grandfather who started to plant cocoa. A technique that has been passed down through generations. But it was he, six years ago, who decided to open a factory to produce chocolate. “The idea came up as an alternative income for the family. Today we produce 500 bags a year, on 20 hectares. In addition to producing more, our focus is also on product quality. My wife, I and my mother make chocolate by hand. Our product only has two ingredients: cocoa beans and sugar”, says Fernando. Another fruit that stands out in Linhares is papaya. Espírito Santo is the largest producer in Brazil, especially in the North of the state. ...

Source: Mercado Do Cacau