Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Na’kau is a Brazilian chocolate brand known for its deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, Amazonian biodiversity, and indigenous communities. Operating under the umbrella of Ingredientes Amazônicos, the brand brings together traditional knowledge, agroforestry practices, and innovative food processing to deliver premium chocolate products that celebrate the Amazon’s cultural and biological wealth.

Company Background

Founded with the mission of promoting regenerative economic practices in the Amazon region, Na’kau collaborates with indigenous and traditional communities to source raw materials ethically. The company forms part of a wider socio-environmental movement aligned with Origens Brasil®, an initiative that ensures transparency, traceability, and fair value distribution across the forest-based supply chain.

Na’kau’s operations are grounded in responsible sourcing, where each chocolate bar tells a story of community empowerment, forest conservation, and ecological respect. Through strategic partnerships and forest stewardship, the brand has positioned itself as one of Brazil’s most impactful forest-to-bar chocolate ventures.

Core Business

Na’kau specializes in the production of gourmet organic chocolates infused with unique Amazonian ingredients. Each product is designed to offer not only exceptional flavor but also a link to the preservation of forest ecosystems and indigenous livelihoods.

The company follows a forest-based economy model that reinvests into local producer networks, fostering resilience and capacity-building through regenerative agriculture.

Product and Service Offerings

Amazonian Chocolate Bars

• 72% Cacau Orgânico com Cupuaçu: Combines the intensity of organic Amazonian cocoa with the acidity and fruitiness of cupuaçu, a native fruit.
• 63% Cacau Orgânico com Castanha da Amazônia: Infused with Brazil nuts, offering a crunchy texture and rich nutrient profile.
• 63% Cacau Orgânico com Café Apuí: Blends cocoa with shade-grown, agroforestry-sourced Apuí coffee.
• 72% Cacau Orgânico com Pimenta Baniwa: Features pepper cultivated by the Baniwa indigenous group, delivering a spicy, aromatic finish.

Each chocolate bar contains ingredients cultivated under agroforestry systems that protect native species and promote soil regeneration.

Specialization and Core USP

Na’kau’s key differentiators lie in:

• Ethical Sourcing: 100% traceable raw materials sourced from communities part of Origens Brasil®.
• Agroforestry Integration: Use of cocoa and other ingredients grown in forest-friendly systems that do not contribute to deforestation.
• Indigenous Partnerships: Collaborations with groups such as the Baniwa people, supporting over 80 indigenous women through the sale of native pepper.
• Traceability and Transparency: QR-code enabled packaging that allows customers to trace the origin of every ingredient.

Financial Overview

As a small-to-mid scale enterprise, Na’kau’s financials reflect its niche market focus. While specific revenue data is not publicly disclosed, the company has seen consistent growth through organic retail channels, e-commerce, and partnerships with eco-conscious retailers in Brazil.

The premium positioning and social impact value proposition enable Na’kau to maintain higher-than-market average price points while fostering community reinvestment.

Export and Shipment Records

Though primarily domestic, Na’kau has expanded its footprint into selective international markets. Highlights include:

• Presence in niche food and sustainability fairs across Europe and Latin America.
• Featured in ethical sourcing catalogs and specialty gourmet stores focusing on Amazon-origin products.
• Participation in export promotion initiatives led by ApexBrasil and Instituto Socioambiental (ISA).

Target Markets

• Eco-conscious consumers interested in traceable, fair-trade chocolate.
• Gourmet retailers and specialty food shops with sustainable product lines.
• Corporate gifting channels aligned with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) values.
• International buyers looking for ethically sourced, origin-certified food products from the Amazon.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Na’kau operates a localized production model that prioritizes small-batch quality control. Chocolate is manufactured using:

• Stone-ground cocoa processing for flavor retention.
• Minimal ingredient lists to highlight the purity of Amazonian inputs.
• Packaging sourced from renewable and recyclable materials.

The company ensures that production is free from preservatives, emulsifiers, or industrial-scale additives, maintaining artisanal authenticity.

Certifications and Compliance

• Origens Brasil® Traceability Seal: Guarantees ethical sourcing and fair pricing.
• Organic Certification (Brasil): For cocoa and other key ingredients.
• Selo Vegano (Vegan Seal): No animal products used in formulations.
• No GMO, No Gluten, No Soy: Clean label products suitable for sensitive consumers.

All products comply with Brazil’s ANVISA regulations for food safety and labeling, and many meet international standards required for organic food exports.

Customer Testimonials

“Each Na’kau chocolate bar is more than a treat—it’s a declaration of support for Amazonian communities. Knowing exactly where the ingredients come from gives me peace of mind and a deeper connection to the forest.”
— Ethical Foods Retailer, São Paulo

Major Achievements

• Recognized by Origens Brasil® as a model enterprise for traceable forest-based value chains.
• Collaborated with over 200 local producers and 5 indigenous groups across the Amazon basin.
• Highlighted in national campaigns promoting climate-positive businesses in Brazil.
• Featured in Mercado Livre’s sustainable product showcase.
• Integrated into ESG-focused procurement programs by environmental NGOs and impact investors.

Na’kau represents a new wave of Brazilian food brands that are restoring the Amazon economy through values-driven innovation, cultural respect, and biodiversity stewardship—delivering not just chocolate, but a conscious choice for the planet.