A Regenerative Bioeconomy Model Led by Amazonian Women

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Ancestral: tradition and legacy

Deep in the Ecuadorian heartland, where the jungle meets the mountains, a thousand-year-old legacy flourishes. Ancestral is not just cacao; it is a journey through time, a connection to nature's purest roots, and a celebration of tradition.

INNOVATION + TRADITION

Mucho más que cacao

Fine aroma cacao and white cacao (Theobroma bicolor), two botanical gems that have been revered for centuries, are part of the new generation of Ecuadorian cocoa.

Innovation

We preserve the wisdom of our ancestors, combining traditional regenerative agriculture with cutting-edge innovation to offer the world exclusive products.

Our Declaration of Principle

We rescue authenticity, protect biodiversity, and offer the world cacao in its purest form, with impeccable traceability that guarantees quality, origin, and exclusivity.

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Raíces: tasting, learning, and culture

Tasting and pairing: A sensory journey where cacao takes center stage in innovative signature cocktails. Chocolate pairings accompanied by wines, high-altitude Ecuadorian coffee, and spirits such as aguardiente or artisanal rum.

Cultural Experience

Alma: Ancestral history, unique quality, and connection to roots

Interview

Ancestral: Cacao and Innovation in Ecuador

Our CEO, Carmen Tibán, in an interview with Janet Hinostroza:

We revolutionized Ecuadorian cacao. We created luxury with fine aroma cacao and exclusive Amazonian white cacao, valuing tradition with innovation. Our bars, superfoods, and haute cuisine products, made with 100% Ecuadorian talent, conquer global palates and open doors to the world for our entrepreneurs.

Ancestral Forbes France

Ancestral: The Caviar of Cacao

Our CEO, Carmen Tibán, and Aurélie Rajal, representative of our exclusive distributor Travacao, in an interview with Forbes France: the unique value of Ecuadorian cacao—ancestral, rare, and limited-edition beans that astonish chefs with their history. With traceability and authentic genetics, this exclusive product is recognized as the “caviar of cacao,” a symbol of identity, innovation, and culinary excellence that Ancestral brings to the world.

Moca Consulting: Ancestral in the Netherlands

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