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CasaLuker CasaLuker: we are a Colombianfamily-owned company with a broad portfolio of food products for the Colombian market, as well as an internationalingredients business where our value added is the quality of our Cacao Fino de Aroma. We are an authentic, reliable, warm and passionate company. Committed to improving the quality of life of our employees, customers and suppliers. This family-owned enterprise was founded over 100 years ago, in 1906 in Manizales.
CasaLuker 100% Colombian capital. Family business. CEO Colombian Business R&D and Innovation Agricultural Development International Business Supply chain Corporative and legal affairs
CasaLuker Brands Chocolate Cocoa Derivatives Coffee Coffee
Our Distribution System - Customers in Colombia 3.174 Supermarkets 36.738 Stores 1.573 Traders 341 Distributors 10 Hypermarket & Chains
CasaLuker in the world Offices: Colombia (Headquarters), Panama, Peru and Belgium. Distribution: More than 25 countries. North, Central and South America, Europe, Russia, Middle East and Japan. More than 10 direct distributors around the world. 2.000 employees. Turnover 2014 = COP 710.000 M; USD 280M. 3 Factories in Colombia: coffee, chocolate and housecleaning products. 4 Factories in Panama: Crackers, dairy products, pasta and coffee. Granja Luker: One of the few research centers for cocoa in the world. Necoclí project: an entrepreneurial project with 550 hectares of Fino de Aroma cocoa plantation. Watch video on Yourube: http://goo.gl/wux0dy
CasaLuker Food Ingredients is the business unit of products derived from the Cacao Fino de Aroma. This division is focused on the manufacture, promotion and commercialization of chocolate couvertures, tropical dragees, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cocoa powder and cocoa beans.
WORLDWIDE PRESENCE DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION OFFICES OFFICES Canada Argentina United Kingdom Ukraine Middle East USA Panama Luxembourg Italy Russia United Kingdom Mexico Colombia Belgium Germany Japan Slovakia Guatemala Peru Netherlands Kazakhstan Belarus Greece/ Cyprus
TYPES OF COCOA TREES Amazónico or Forastero Very common Acid and astringent Typical African cacao Forasterococoa: Africa Asia and Brazil 92% of the world production Trinitario Hybrid between forasteroand criollo Fine Flavour Criollo Mainly in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador Very scarce Fine Flavour, mild, aromatic flavour Criollo and trinitario varietiesare consideredfinos de Aroma and represent 8% of world production.
Fine Flavour Cocoa Map The main countries producing Fine and Flavour cocoa are: World produces 4.100.000 ton of cocoa per year. Around 8% is Fine Flavour Cocoa 76% is produced in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.
The Finode Aroma denomination is an International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) classification, which describes an exquisite aroma and flavour. 76% of the Cacao Finode Aroma produced in the world is grown in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru.
CACAO FINO DE AROMA Flavour External and physical Genetic Origin Chemical Fruits, flowers, caramel, nuts. Shape of the pod. Color and size of the beans. Fine of flavour cocoa beans are produced from Criollo or Trinitario cocoa-trees varieties. Bulk cocoa beans come from forastero trees. Relationship theobromine/caffeine: gives the capacity to discriminate cocoa origins. Forasterococoa is less rich in caffeine. Aroma compound chemical analysis.
COCOA PRODUCING AREAS Santander These are the main cocoa producing regions in Colombia. Cocoa from each region is distinguished by chemical, physical and sensorial properties. Huila Arauca Tumaco
ColombianCocoaProducingAreas Santander This typical Colombian cocoa has the aroma of fine flavourcacao within an excellent balance of fruity flavours. Its chocolate flavouris clear, defined and delicate. Regional Origin Dark Santander 65% & Extra Dark 85%
ColombianCocoaProducingAreas Huila Cocoa with a delicate aroma and fruity noted; it is ideal for recipes in which the bouquet is synonymous with high quality. Regional Origin Dark Huila 65%
ColombianCocoaProducingAreas Tumaco Cocoa is typical for its aroma and flavour with fruity floral notes, a good chocolate flavour and highly bitter. Regional Origin Dark Tumaco 65% & Extra Dark 85%
ColombianCocoaProducingAreas Arauca This cocoa brings together a variety of flavors that represent the essence of Finode Aroma cocoas. A smooth chocolate with an extraordinary balance, predominant acidity and exotic flavor of red berries, honey, jasmine and spices. Regional Origin Dark Huila 65%
OUR PRODUCTS Our chocolate couvertures and products are characterised by their delicious flavour that of cacao Fino de Aroma which is distinguished by its aromas and its fruity and flowery flavour with nutty malt notes. Cocoa beans Cocoa mass Cocoa butter Cocoa powder Chocolate covertures Hot drinking chocolate Tropical dragees Bakery products
The Higher Standards Our products are manufactured using last generation equipment to guarantee the highest standards in protecting thearomaandflavourofthecocoa. Our products are HACCP, ISO, BASC (Business Alliance Secure Commerce) and Kosher certified.
OUR BRANDS
CASALUKER 1906 CasaLuker 1906: SANTANDER, HUILA, TUMACO and ARAUCA. Four Colombian Origin chocolate couvertures. COLOMBIA, ECUADOR and PERU, three country origin chocolate couvertures with flavours that reflect the country s geographic and cultural diversity.
CASALUKER CACAO Meticulous selection of ingredients is definitive in achieving the unique sensorial profile characteristic to the chocolate couvertures of CasaLuker Cacao. We select the best cacao Fino de Aroma beans and use 100% cocoa butter and natural vanilla. Our milk, dark and white couvertures, with their exquisite and particular flavour, are ideal for chocolate products of all kinds.macondo 60%, Noche Milk 40%, Nevado White 34,5%, Cumbre Sugar Free 58%, Mulata Milk Sugar Free37%.
CASALUKER MARACAS Chocolate-covered dragees. Filled with roasted coffee, roasted cocoa and sweet tropical fruits, these delightful dragees are covered in our finest Fino de Aroma chocolate.
CASALUKER CACAO DERIVATIVES CasaLuker Cacao derivatives are made with carefully selected cocoa beans that guarantee high standards of quality, flavour and aroma. We manufacture the best Fino de Aroma semi-elaborated products such as cocoa liquor, cocoa powder, cocoa butter and cocoa beans.
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Why are we different? Research Agricultural Development Working Together
WHAT IS THE LUKER WAY It is the connection we have with our partners; is our relationship with the farmers (our suppliers), the environment, our employees, the clients and with society at large. We believe in sharing opportunities, knowledge and technology. We work together to produce the finest chocolate from Fino de Aroma cocoa beans.
1. We believe in fair purchasing conditions Direct purchase to farmers in fair conditions: Commercial agreements with more than 40cocoa producers associations. Represents more than 18.000hectares. More than 6.000families benefit from this program. Many of which reside in zones of armed conflict or where illicit crops are grown.
2. We believe in better cocoa quality with high production Adopting better technology to achieve Finode Aroma quality and higher production: CasaLuker subsidies farmers with around 20%of the cost of vegetable material. Farmers are train to select the best vegetable material for their plantations and additional income. Agroforestry system: Developed by CasaLuker sagricultural department. More than 25years of research. The model is adapted to each region in Colombia and Peru according to the soil and weather conditions. With this model the yield and the income of the farmer increases by around 300%.
Model of agroforestry system: Cocoa-plantain-gmelina
3. Webelievein educationforall Through La Granja Luker, one of the few cocoa research centres in the world, we encourage the adoption of profitable cultivation models. More than 700farmers are educated annually in La Granja Luker. More than 30.000farmers have passed through La Granja Luker during these 50 years. We have 15 model plots in Colombia and Peru. Farmers participate directly in the implementation of better agricultural practices.
Granja Luker (Agricultural Development) Training School for 600 Farmers and Technicians per year.
Granja Luker (Agricultural Development)
Support of small growers in model plots 17 Model plots located in different cocoa regions in in Colombia and Peru.
4. Webelievein people CasaLuker has 2.000 employees in Colombia, Peru and Belgium. The company provides around 3.000 loans to their employees every year to finance study and housing among other things. CasaLuker has its own foundation that works in order to improve the quality of life ofthehabitantsofthecityofmanizales. From 22 employees an the Granja Luker 13 have been working here for more that 5 years.
Necoclí Proyect, future cocoa business. Necoclíis an example of renovation. Families are finding their way out from poverty, lack of opportunities and an environment affected by violence. 4 4 2
5. Webelievein Cacao Fino de Aroma
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