MIERU-CACAO uses ICT to connect
Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate from Japan and the world.
"MIERU-CACAO" is building a reliable cacao food value chain by adding the added value of safety and quality to traceability that reveals the process that cacao beans have taken from the farm. allows you to By visualizing the supply chain from cacao bean production, manufacturing, and export to consumers in Japan and other countries, it is possible to build a reliable food value chain. , "MIERU-CACAO".
Ecuador is the country of origin for cocoa beans and is one of the world's leading producers. Cocoa beans are Ecuador's third largest agricultural export after bananas and flowers, and Ecuadorian products boast the world's top share of the high-grade cacao called premium cacao. By ``visualizing'' the added value of high-quality cacao produced in Ecuador, we will expand the fan base of Ecuadorian cacao while delivering new satisfaction.Furthermore, by increasing the sustainability of the entire supply chain, we will We aim to improve the living conditions of farmers.
Cacao Bean Price Trend
From 2025 to 2026, cacao bean prices have shown significant volatility. In 2025, prices reached historic highs against a backdrop of tight supply, exceeding USD 10,000 per ton in December 2025. However, the market environment changed rapidly in 2026, falling to USD 3,743.05 per ton (US commodity futures market) as of June. This represents a 9.48% decline month-over-month and a sharp 63.21% decrease year-over-year.
The main factors behind the price decline include:
- Recovery in harvest volumes due to improved weather in major producing countries
- Supply stabilization accompanying reduced disease risk
- Normalization of the supply-demand balance in the market
US Cocoa Futures Price
London Cocoa Futures Price
