In closing, we'd like to share some letters we received from farm workers in Costa Rica, source of our Pacuare chocolate. We seek to source our cacao directly through equitable terms so that farmers and workers can invest in their families, farms, communities and the environment. As one of our valued customers, you are helping us make this happen. Behind every bar lies a family and community who share in the sweet rewards with you and appreciate your support. Please visit our web site to read more letters from Costa Rica, and learn about community development projects in Peru, our partnerships to revive threatened heirloom varietals in Ecuador and how sustainable farming helps communities and the environment in Madagascar .

It is a real pleasure and an honor to work where the environment is so pleasant and familiar. I have worked many years in this company (farm) and I hope to be able to work there many more years. Always when I needed something, the bosses reached out their hand. Therefore I worked with pleasure and enthusiasm all these years. M. Herrera

Our lives have changed. We have a steady job. It is not hard work and the owner has helped us economically. All those who work in the finca (farm) get on together very well. We all appreciate Don Hugo very much. He is a very special person, he has faith in his workers. If they are ill he tries to help them. We have a very nice house from the company. It is a quiet place, where everybody is thankful for helping us. The truth is that we are very happy to live in this finca and to work for Mr Hugo. Quietness, a steady job and well being for the family before all. Thank you very much Mr. Hugo and your family for being so special. The Cruz family