Jangala

Julio is the visionary founder of JANGALA (Cacao & Selva). A passionate direct collaborator with farming communities in various regions of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Tabasco since 2017, Julio holds a degree in biology from the Faculty of Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. From an early age, he demonstrated his interest and commitment to nature conservation. This dedication led him to earn a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management and Rural Development, focusing on developing post-harvest processes with cacao-farming families in southern Mexico to improve fermentation and enhance the value of cacao.Julio is an authentic expert in cacao and chocolate. He trained as a Cacao-Chocolate Grader at the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute of Harvard University (FCCI). His knowledge and passion for the industry are evident in his work, spanning from the design of agroforestry systems to transforming cacao into delicious chocolate.It is his deep fascination with preserving the history and richness of cacao flavors that drives Julio to delve into the complexity of this remarkable fruit. His focus and dedication have been instrumental in establishing JANGALA as a benchmark in the origin cacao industry.