After the first training session in Đắk Lắk, the GEVA Project had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of CaCao Land Co., Ltd. — an inspiring enterprise founded and led by Ms. Đoàn Thị Kim Xuyến.
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City behind, Ms. Xuyến returned to the Central Highlands with a strong aspiration to bring Vietnamese cacao to the global stage. Despite not having an agricultural background, she dedicated herself to research and collaborated with experts to develop sustainable cacao growing areas and a resilient value chain.
What sets CaCao Land apart is its circular and creative approach: cacao beans are used to make chocolate, the shells are brewed into tea, and the pulp is extracted into essential oils — ingredients for wine, smoothies, and many other unique products.
The GEVA Project will continue to accompany CaCao Land in building a Green Export Business Model and implementing ESG standards to expand sustainable cacao cultivation areas.
A journey from passion to action — from cacao beans to a green vision for Vietnamese agriculture!
About GEVA:
The program “Incubating and Accelerating Green Exports through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS)” is funded by the Swiss Government and co-managed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), Ministry of Industry and Trade. It is operated by KisStartup JSC during the period from April 2025 to April 2026.
The project aims to enhance the green export capacity of Vietnamese businesses (through the application of VSS) via a series of training, consulting, incubation–acceleration, and international market connection activities, helping businesses meet the increasingly stringent requirements of global markets.
For any inquiries, please contact:
Fanpage: GreenExport Vietnam
Website: https://greenexport.vn/vi
Email: hello@kisstartup.com
Phone: (+84) 0392161403 (Mr. Hieu)