Bayacao surpasses 2,000 metric tons of cocoa purchases in the 2025/2026 crop year
On July 7, 2026, Bayacao passed an important milestone: more than 2,000 metric tons of cocoa purchased, expressed in dry bean equivalent, since the beginning of the 2025/2026 crop year on October 1, 2025. This represents more than twice the volume achieved in each of the previous two crop years, with the current season still […]
Bayacao Modernizes Operations and Invests in Monte Plata’s Community Future
Team Bayacao May 2025 Monte Plata, Dominican Republic – August 2025 — Bayacao has embarked on a bold modernization strategy, marking a new chapter in the Dominican Republic’s cocoa industry. The journey began in 2024, when Bayacao, in partnership with Agroglobal Monte Plata, acquired strategic land in the province. This acquisition set the stage for […]
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Bayacao’s Remarkable 2024: A Year of Growth, Resilience, and Transformation
Team Bayacao closing the year 2024 The year 2024 marked a significant turning point for Bayacao, a year that showcased resilience, strategic investment, and impressive operational achievements. Despite facing an exceptionally wet season and navigating a steep learning curve, the team concluded the year with remarkable success, reaching 98% of its forecasted sales. Regaining Control: […]
BAYACAO leads the way in capacity building: Applied Mathematics Training.
Committed to raising quality standards, fostering continuous improvement and strengthening its human capital, the BAYACAO plantation in Bayaguana has launched a pioneering training program in applied mathematics for agriculture. This program, which began on February 2 with the participation of sector heads and foremen, key actors in the production process, is developed in 5 modules […]
Bayacao’s Impressive Expansion in Cocoa Production
In a strategic move aimed at establishing itself as a key player in the Monte Plata Region, Bayacao celebrates a significant milestone following the acquisition of the processing facility at Cruce de Pajon. The Bayacao team initiated the purchase of crops from new associated smallholders and cocoa aggregators in the Yamasa and Esperavillo areas, intensifying […]
Bayacao acquires a cocoa processing facility in Monte Plata and will operate on July first 2023.
Bayacao has initiated the acquisition process for a brand-new cocoa processing facility located in Monte Plata. While the facility was still incomplete as of the date of the signature at the end of June, progress in equipping the facility with all the necessary tools and equipment to produce premium-quality cocoa will commence on July 1, […]
Bayacao starts its 2023 planting season.
As we start the planting season for our cocoa trees on this second day of May in 2023, we’re excited for what the future holds for our company. This is a critical time for us, as we’re laying the foundation for our success in the years to come. To kick off this season, we wanted […]
Guittard´s Director of Sustainability visits Bayacao.
John Kehoe, the Director of Sustainability at Guittard Chocolate Company, graced us with his presence on the 19th of April 2023, during his recent visit to the Dominican Republic. He was accompanied by Mr. Higuera, a Venezuelan industry professional. Together, they embarked on a tour of our Bayaguana farm, expertly guided by our CEO, Dr. […]
Bayacao Project starts cocoa plantation in Monte Plata (2018)
This project will boost the development of the province of Monte Plata and is being carried out according to two main principles: the planting of 800 hectares of cocoa using the most modern techniques in the orchard industry and the reforestation of land previously used for the cultivation of sugar cane and livestock said Pédron […]