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Chocolate Cordillera Launches Second Cohort of "Atenea: Women Who Transcend" in Córdoba, Colombia
Farmers from the second cohort of the Atenea program attend the induction ceremony. Credit: Chocolate Cordillera
Montería, Córdoba - July 10, 2025 - Chocolate Cordillera, the Latin American sustainable chocolate brand by Compañía Nacional de Chocolates (Grupo Nutresa), has launched the second phase of its ground-breaking program, Atenea: Women Who Transcend, in Córdoba, Colombia.
The Colombian cocoa sector is recognised as a pioneer in gender inclusivity, and Cordillera's Atenea program has been supporting female cocoa farmers since 2023 with training in cocoa processing, finance, and leadership.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 cohort, the program now welcomes 120 women cacao producers from four regional associations to receive 300+ hours of advanced training in cacao entrepreneurship, leadership, finance, and sustainable farming. The initiative is delivered in alliance with Colombia's SENA and the Government of Córdoba.
"In Córdoba, we've discovered extraordinary women with natural leadership and a passion for agriculture," said Alejandro Gil Aguirre, Director of Agricultural Purchasing and Development at Compañía Nacional de Chocolates. "Empowering them is a strategic investment in the future of Colombia's cacao industry."
Program Highlights
The 2025 Atenea curriculum is designed to elevate rural women from farm laborers to agribusiness leaders. Four core modules offer practical tools and knowledge:
• Entrepreneurship in Chocolate & Cacao Processing
• Financial Education for Rural Women
• Leadership and Women's Empowerment
• Sustainable Agronomic Management of Cacao
The program has already inspired transformation and a shift toward entrepreneurship. The first cohort of 101 women in Antioquia launched 11 new businesses in less than a year-from artisanal baked goods to premium hot chocolate.
Natalie Quintero Zuluaga, Global B2B Marketing Director at Cordillera, emphasized, "When a rural woman thrives, an entire community is uplifted. Atenea isn't just training-it's a catalyst for generational change."
ENDS
About Cordillera
Cordillera is the B2B chocolate brand of Compañía Nacional de Chocolates, offering sustainable chocolate solutions across 20+ countries. In 2021, the brand earned global recognition from the UN One Planet platform for its leadership in sustainable cacao practices.
About CNCH
Since 1958, the division has been pioneering inclusive, resilient, and sustainable farming programs across Colombia's agricultural sectors.
Jasper Jemmett
QuickSmartMedia, 18 Grande Rue, 18270, France
Cordillera is the B2B chocolate brand of Compañía Nacional de Chocolates, offering sustainable chocolate solutions across 20+ countries. In 2021, the brand earned global recognition from the UN One Planet platform for its leadership in sustainable cacao practices.
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