MAYA MOUNTAIN CACAO

Maya Mountain Cacao Ltd. (MMC) is the largest exporter of cacao in Belize, sourcing from over 400 smallholder farmers in the Toledo district, most of whom are Mopan and Q’eqchi’ Maya. MMC supports producers with improved cacao rootstock, centralized post-harvest processing, and technical assistance to boost quality and incomes. The company exports over 75 metric tons of premium-grade cacao annually to global buyers. MMC first received working capital support from The Reciprocity Fund and later accessed financing from the Beneficial Returns Main Fund. The BR loan strengthened logistics and cacao collection from remote communities, enabling the company to meet export demand while ensuring reliable market access for Indigenous producers.