Wild cocoa from the Amazonas, the fruit that gave rise to plantations in the rest of the country, has been attracting attention. Considered ancestral where it was born, the species has spread throughout Brazil and the world with several varieties. In Amazonas, it has not undergone any genetic or hybrid modification. For this reason, the fruit has started to gain visibility, demand and demand for being special. In the state, the production of chocolate from the native species is gaining momentum as Easter approaches. Although the price of cocoa will skyrocket on the international market in 2023 due to climatic phenomena, the local market is working with last year's stock where prices remain regulated.

Source: Amazon Agency