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 Kekchi 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. After previously receiving support from the Reciprocity Fund, MMC has now graduated to the Beneficial Returns Fund. The loan financed the purchase of a truck to improve cacao collection from remote communities and support the fulfillment of export orders.