Daeus Bencomo is the president of the Lavaloha Chocolate Farm and a passionate advocate for the Hawaiian cacao market.
The Lavaloha Chocolate Farm, located on the slopes of Mauna Kea, is working towards putting Hawaiian cacao on the global map.
The farm is an example of single-origin production, with all cacao trees planted, grown, and harvested on the farm, resulting in a unique flavor signature in their chocolate.
Under Bencomo's leadership, Lavaloha Chocolate Farm is contributing to the sustainability and growth of the Hawaiian cacao industry, bringing Hawaiian cacao to the global stage.