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Sustainable success. Together.

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Dutch Cocoa BV
Visiting address: Oceanenweg 1 1047 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands Postal address: P.O. Box 59178 1040 KD Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)20 40 77 600 Fax: +31 (0)20 40 77 601

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Internet: www.dutchcocoa.nl E-mail: info@dutchcocoa.nl

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Introduction Ecom Agroindustrial Sustainability The history of cocoa The production process Quality control and assurance Cocoa products and applications

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Introduction
Our nineteenth century tradition combined with a leading-edge, modern cocoa process is the foundation of Dutch Cocoas production of high quality cocoa mass, cocoa butter and cocoa powder.

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Close collaboration with our customers, as well as many strategic benefits of our affiliation with Ecom Agroindustrial have driven Dutch Cocoa to a new level of growth and success. Of course, challenges and opportunities remain. However we are certain that our commitment to sustainable and certified cocoa will continue to drive our own success as well as the success of our customers. Sustainable success. Together.

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ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation


Dutch Cocoa is proud to be a part of Ecom Groups network of companies. Ecom was established in Barcelona in 1849 by the Esteve family. Today the company continues to be managed by the familys 6th generation, with 70 affiliates in 32 countries and principle offices in Switzerland, Mexico, and the US.

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As a result we have over 3000 producers (as of 2011) certified as RFA and UTZ. Yaracom, Nigeria was founded in 2005 Cotton was the first commodity traded by Ecom. It is still an important product for the group around the world, trading more than 2.5 million bales per year. Coffee operations started in 1951 and currently run in 23 countries. The companys operations include dry and wet mills, decaffeination and soluble coffee plants. Supplying over 700000 MT per year, Ecom is one of the worlds largest suppliers to the coffee grinders. Ecom is recognized in many coffee producing countries throughout the world as a leader for sustainability projects, often in cooperation with the worlds leading brands. PT Tanah Mas Celebes, Indonesia was Fakoco, Cameroon was founded in 2004 and has since increased volumes by 20-30% annually. The office is an important source of Cameroon cocoa beans which are an import raw material for the production of red color cocoa ingredients at Dutch Cocoa. and supplies over 10,000 MT per year with 3 buying centers. Also more than 800 famers have joined the companys program to be RFA and UTZ certified. Moreover, the company pre-finances crop with several millions of dollars, thus guaranteeing a sales outlet for the producers.

Ghana, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Madagascar and many more origins. AMCO, Mexico is our sister plant. Currently grinding around 30,000 MT per year and growing continuously, it is the leader in the Mexican market and also supplies major USA clients with excellent quality powder and butter. Apart from the above, Ecom services clients from marketing offices in New York (Atlantic) and Singapore (EAA). Moreover, the company has an important stake in one of the leading quality plants in Malaysia, JB Holding. Ecoms Cocoa Division has always been dedicated to sustainable initiatives. We work closely together with valued partners to achieve a sustainable and fair supply chain for our clients. Examples are Rain Forest Alliance, and UTZ (certification) Solidaridad (farmers training) GTZ, Rabobank (financing) DEG, IFC (financing, labour conditions) CLP/Gates Foundation (projects in various countries in Africa to increase farmers income) and various highly valued private partners from the industry.

Ecom Cocoa Division


Dutch Cocoa can count on the support and expertise of a wide network of companies within the group, both in origin and in consumption countries. Ecoms Cocoa business started in 1980 and currently consists of operations in 11 countries. The following is a brief introduction to our origin countries: Zamacom, Ivory Coast was founded in 1999 and now has a staff of 80 people. It sources 70,000-100,000 MTs per year of cocoa beans as per 2011. Due to the continuous focus of Ecom on sustainability, in 2010 a separate entity Akwacao was founded to train cooperatives on Good Agricultural Practices and certifications.

founded in 2000 and operates no less than 5 offices in Indonesia of which 2 on the island of Sulawesi, 2 on Sumatra and 1 office on Bali. With over 70 dedicated staff, the company is a major source for 4060000 MT of beans to Asian and European grinders (as of 2011). Monpi Cacao, Papua New Guinea was founded in 2007 and sources over 10,000 MT of beans per year. The company is very active in supplying basic raw materials and training to farmers, even in remote regions, to help in improving crop yields. Ecom Pully, Switzerland sources and markets a major part of Ecoms West African beans. They also have experts on

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Sustainability
Environmental, economic, and social principles are fully integrated into every aspect of Dutch Cocoas activities. We particularly focus on the sourcing of sustainable and ethically produced cocoa beans, while also optimizing our own production process for efficient use of energy and water with minimal waste. We work every day toward becoming a fully sustainable factory and a uniquely sustainable partner for our clients.

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Human resources
Dutch Cocoa continuously strives to be a sustainable employer. Aside from safe and healthy working environments, Dutch Cocoa facilitates mandatory continuous training programmes, for the companys benefit, as well as for the self-realization of our employees. These aspects ensure our employees motivated and knowledgeable.

Rainforest Alliance requires strict principles for environmental quality, including ecosystem and wildlife conservation. Rainforest Alliance Certification defines fair prices at fixed volumes, thereby providing market transparency, while improving the local quality of life. Both certification bodies appreciate the value of each method and respect the complementary nature of their work toward sustainable agriculture and trading throughout the world. Dutch Cocoa applies these different principles and complies accordingly.

Raw materials
Dutch Cocoa is considered a pioneer in processing sustainable and ethical cocoa. In the early 90s, Dutch Cocoa was the first cocoa processor to source and process Fairtrade / Max Havelaar Certified cocoa beans. Fairtrade / Max Havelaar is the international hallmark ensuring farmers a fixed fair - justified price for the cocoa that they produce. In addition to this, Fairtrade / Max Havelaar ensures farmers the right social circumstances in their production areas. During the mid-90s, Dutch Cocoa continued its successful sustainable approach by implementing segregated productions
RAINFOREST AllIANCE CARRIES STRONG CRITERIA ON ENVIRONMENTAl quAlITY INCluDING ECOSYSTEM AND wIlDlIFE CONSERVATION.

Segregated productions
Dutch Cocoas state of the art processing facility in Amsterdam assures segregated production, enabling clients to fully trace back beans to the cooperative and farmer level. This advantageous process ensures our customers, who chose to integrate their supply chain with sustainable certified cocoa products, to also maximize the higher quality standards that are being obtained when sourcing sustainable grown and processed cocoa.

for organic certified products. These organic cocoa beans are characterized by farming method (no pesticides are being used), and they require a special treatment within the processing steps. Dutch Cocoa was the first processor to realize segregated cocoa processing and to fully trace the organic beans from farmer to the final organic cocoa products. Today, both Fairtrade / Max Havelaar and Organic are well established certification bodies that are recognized by the markets. More recently, broader sustainable and ethical focused programmes have been introduced and implemented into our cocoa production and processing, such as Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. UTZ is characterized by demonstration of progress, where farmer producer groups plan requirements for several themes within their process. Attention is given to product quality and quantity, with the intention of increasing income. The UTZ standards are also strong on health and food safety criteria.

Dutch Cocoa and Ecom: leaders in sustainable and ethical programmes


There is a clear synergy for Dutch Cocoa within the Ecom Agroindustrial Group. Ecoms Cocoa Division maintains close relationships with cocoa producers and their families in order to help strengthen the farmers position and ensure ample supply of high quality raw materials. By taking an active role in sustainable project development in cocoa producing countries, Ecom Cocoa has empowered and motivated communities to improve their economic well-being and quality of life. Ecom supports farmers via direct financial investment, awareness building on social and health issues, education and training on environmental matters, pre-harvest financing, and farmer extension services. For more in depth information on our sustainable programmes and approach for the future please contact our sales department.

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The history of cocoa


There has been one constant throughout cocoas evolution, from the first bitter beverage to the thousands of ways it is enjoyed today, cocoa has always enriched the lives of people who love the food of the gods.

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Early processing
During the 18th century, Dutch merchants controlled virtually the entire trade in cocoa beans. Amsterdam developed into the most important cocoa port in the world and thereby stimulated a local cocoa industry. Dutch initiatives established the basis of modern cocoa processing, this included the invention of the cocoa press to remove the Approximately 60% of world production originates from Africa, mainly produced within a network of small farms and cooperatives. (west) Africa Central and South America Asia / Oceania

Aztecs
Originating from the Americas, the real value of cocoa is believed to be first discovered by the Aztecs in Central America
AMSTERDAM DEVElOPED INTO THE MOST IMPORTANT COCOA PORT IN THE wORlD AND THEREBY STIMulATED A lOCAl COCOA INDuSTRY.

fat from cocoa mass and the development of the Dutch Process of alkalization (by C.J. van Houten). These advances became the basis of Dutch supremacy in cocoa processing which remains true today.

and used both as means for payment and as the ingredient for a powerful drink of gods. It wasnt until the beginning of the 15th century, during the initial visit of Columbus to the new world, that cocoa was brought into Europe. Although the Spanish tried to keep this developing cocoa and chocolate industry to themselves, this new taste quickly found its way to the rich and wealthy of other countries. Cocoa beans are the seeds of the fruit, or pod, of the cocoa tree. The cocoa tree grows in the warmest regions on earth, within 20 degrees north and south of the Equator. They can be classified in groups according to its geographic origin as well as characteristics, value and application

where do we find the worlds cocoa

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The production process


In 2005, continuous investment, growth, and perseverance enabled the completion of a new purpose-built production facility at the port of Amsterdam. In the years since, there has been even greater investment that has resulted in our modern, state of the art production process, capable of grinding 70,000 metric tons of cocoa beans.

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GRINDING OF NIBS

rOASTInG Of nIBS

rOASTED nIBS

nIBS TO COCOA MASS

prESSInG Of COCOA MASS

SHEllS rEMOVED frOM prOCESS

BEAnS TO nIBS WInnOWInG

The production process at Dutch Cocoa BV begins with the careful selection and blending of different cocoa bean types. The results are consistent and stable quality of our special

ClEAnInG BEAnS

Dutch taste. After several cleaning steps, shell and germs are separated from the cocoa nibs. These nibs are roasted according to a specific recipe in order to develop the desired flavour profile. Some recipes include alkalization (or Dutch process) that further develops specific flavour

STOrAGE Of COCOA BEAnS

fIrST lAB COnTrOl Of COCOA BEAnS

and colour characteristics. Following the roasting process, nibs are ground into cocoa mass, the most important raw material for the production of chocolate.

COCOA BUTTEr AnD pOWDEr ArE prODUCED WHEn COCOA MASS IS prESSED In HyDrAUlIC prESSES. THIS prOCESS SEpArATES pArT Of THE COCOA BUTTEr frOM THE COCOA prESSED CAkE. COCOA BUTTEr IS USED MAInly In THE prODUCTIOn Of CHOCOlATE, BUT AlSO HAS ApplICATIOnS In pHArMACEUTICAl AnD COSMETIC prODUCTS. COCOA CAkE IS GrOUnD InTO COCOA pOWDEr, TEMpErED AnD pACkED In BUlk BAGS (fOr InDUSTrIAl USE) Or In COnSUMEr pACkS. THE flExIBIlITy Of OUr prOCESS AllOWS fOr THE InCOrpOrATIOn Of CUSTOMErS IDEAS AnD nEEDS In THE DEVElOpMEnT Of CUSTOMIzED prODUCTS WITH SpECIfIC flAVOUr, COlOUr AnD pACkAGInG.

Production flow

COCOA CAkE GrInDInG CAkE TO pOWDEr TEMpErInG Of COCOA pOWDEr pACkInG

COCOA BUTTEr TAnkS (In CASE Of BUlk) pACkInG (In CASE Of BlOCkS)

Start

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Quality control and assurance


Customer satisfaction is always the number one objective of our quality management. We take responsibility throughout the entire supply chain to ensure that our products are safe and meet the expectations of our clients with every delivery.

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Bean selection
There are different requirements defined for cocoa bean selection, depending on application, specific customer demands or certification schemes. Bean selection and blending is done with great care using our expertise developed over the years.

quality and safety management


Our accurate quality assurance and food safety system guarantees constant high quality and maximum safety of our products, while maintaining our flexibility. Our QA system is based on HACCP principles
AT DuTCH COCOA quAlITY AND FOOD SAFETY ARE A SHARED RESPONSIBIlITY wHICH IS FElT THROuGHOuT All DEPARTMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

our customers and checked before the final products are delivered. At Dutch Cocoa, quality and food safety are shared responsibilities that are an integral part of the entire organization.

challenges, as well as, allergen issues and cost management solutions. Support can also be offered in addressing new challenges required by specific markets, specific applications and customer requests.

and is certified according to internationally recognized quality standards. Additional requirements for custom made and segregated certified products are incorporated in our quality system.

Technical support
Our commitment to technical support

Chemical, physical, microbiological and sensory properties of our products are continuously evaluated and monitored at all levels of processing and production. Quality parameters are defined in accordance with

further demonstrates our goal of developing mutually beneficial long term partnerships with our customers. Our customers can count on our support when they face product development and legislative

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Cocoa products and applications


At Dutch Cocoa, we recognize that whether the application is for the finest chocolate, creamy fillings or cocoa dusting, our ingredients will be a critical part in the success of our clients truffle, cake, biscuit, drink, or any of the other hundreds of applications for our cocoa products. We welcome the challenge of this responsibility with a singular goal: Sustainable success. Together.

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Cocoa mass (cocoa liquor)


Our expertise and technology allow the production of many different types of cocoa mass. We produce several single origin products which are produced from special, flavour cocoa beans, sourced from anywhere in the world using the capabilities of our parent company, Ecom Agroindustrial. Dutch Cocoas processing experience enables us to optimize the particular organoleptic properties of these special origins in order to meet our customers target profile. As with all of our cocoa mass products, delivery is available in bulk liquid tankers, blocks of 25 kg as well as kibbled cocoa mass flakes.
OuR COCOA MASS PRODuCTS ARE APPlIED BY THE CHOCOlATE AND CONFECTIONARY INDuSTRY.

Our process allows Dutch Cocoa to produce a very fine grind of cocoa mass that can be easily added to the conch during chocolate production, especially when delivered in flake form. Our cocoa mass products are incorporated into many fine chocolate bars, especially where a high cocoa content is required. Other applications include brownies, muffins, and ice cream.

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Cocoa products and applications

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Cocoa powder
We have developed a wide range of both natural and alkalized types of cocoa powder, with fat contents ranging from 10% to 24%. This range is accomplished through selection of raw materials in combination with our processing expertise. Dutch Cocoa produces many types of cocoa powder varying in colour, from medium-brown to darker reddish cocoa powders. Dutch Cocoa further distinguishes by having the possibility to

produce a single origin powder derived out of South-American origins such as Peru, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador. Our cocoa powders are used as a primary food ingredient, flavour, flavour enhancer and primary colour in hundreds of food applications, e.g. chocolate, dairy, beverages as well as baking applications. Our expertise, knowledge and technology can develop the perfect ingredient for your new products. Feel free to call on this expertise for your new product developments.

We offer cocoa powder in 25 kg bags, 50 lbs, and 800 kg big bags. In addition we can supply our cocoa powder in 5 kg bags and retail cases of 250 g.

POSSIBIlITIES OF INDuSTRIAl APPlICATIONS OF COCOA POwDER ALKALIZED MID-RED ALKALIZED MID-BROWN ALKALIZED RED
FAT CONTENT 10-12% 20-22% 22-24% 4441 4446 4447 4691 4696 4697

InSTAnT DrInkS/ prEMIxES BAkEry/CErEAl prODUCTS

DAIry prODUCTS
FAT CONTENT FAT CONTENT 10-12% 20-22% 22-24% 4120 4104 4107 FAT CONTENT 10-12% 20-22% 22-24% 10-12% 20-22% 22-24% 4175 4186 4187

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Cocoa butter
Our pure, prime, pressed (PPP) cocoa butter can be delivered both natural and deodorized with a neutral flavour, or with a specific flavour required by our customers. The cocoa butter is available in liquid bulk transport and in cartons of 25 kg each. Cocoa butter finds its application generally in food (chocolate applications). It is also used in non-food areas such as personal care and cosmetics.

NATURAL

COnfECTIOnEry/ COATInGS

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Dutch Cocoa BV
Visiting address: Oceanenweg 1 1047 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands Postal address: P.O. Box 59178 1040 KD Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)20 40 77 600 Fax: +31 (0)20 40 77 601 Internet: www.dutchcocoa.nl E-mail: info@dutchcocoa.nl

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