Cocoa Plantations

Cocoa plantations are farms where cacao trees are cultivated to produce cocoa beans, the primary ingredient in chocolate. These plantations are typically located in tropical regions with warm, humid climates, such as West Africa, Central and South America, and parts of Southeast Asia. Farmers grow and carefully harvest the cacao pods, which contain the beans. The beans are then fermented, dried, and processed to create cocoa products. These plantations play a vital role in global chocolate supply but often face issues like environmental impact, fair labor practices, and sustainable farming challenges.