Our sourcing model follows a territorial intervention approach focused on strengthening rural communities and improving long-term social and economic conditions. The initiative supports community organization, rural education, entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture initiatives in sourcing territories.
- Generation of legal and stable rural income
- Strengthening of local producer organizations
- Development of local capacities and skills
- Promotion of sustainable territorial governance
Our cacao sourcing model contributes to the alternative development objectives promoted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), supporting legal livelihoods, reducing dependency on illicit economies, strengthening local capacities and promoting sustainable territorial governance.
Our sourcing projects integrates social inclusion, environmental responsibility and economic sustainability throughout the cacao supply chain, ensuring long-term impact and resilience in sourcing communities.
Lök Austria is committed to building a transparent and responsible cacao supply chain that supports rural development, social inclusion and long-term sustainability in Colombia. Through long-term partnerships and a territorial sourcing approach, we contribute to the creation of legal and resilient rural economies while delivering premium fine-flavor cacao.
Lök Austria is the European brand of Lök Foods and sources its cacao and chocolate base through Lök Foods and its strategic sourcing partners in Colombia.