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How Emkao Began
Our story began on a family cacao farm in Cameroon. Growing up around cocoa meant witnessing both the pride of producing something extraordinary and the reality that farmers often do not receive fair value or recognition for their work. With formal training in chocolate making and experience in business, a vision emerged: to create a company that connects people directly to the source and demonstrates that ethical sourcing can be real, transparent, and scalable. That vision became Emkao — a farmer-first cocoa and chocolate company dedicated to creating opportunity at origin and within the communities where production takes place. Since 2021, operations have included a branch in Vancouver, building a strong and proven foundation. The next step is bringing that model to Binghamton.
That's why I started Emkao: to build a farmer-first cocoa and chocolate company that creates opportunity at origin and in the communities where we produce. We currently operate a branch in Vancouver, Canada, running since 2021. Now we're bringing that proven foundation to Binghamton, New York.
Awards & Recognition
Our work has been recognized across the industry.
See Our Journey
Meet Us at Broome County Farmers Market
Early May 2026 — Binghamton, NY
Come sample our premium single-origin chocolate, meet founder Ayissi Nyemba, and learn about our farmer-first mission. Sign up for campaign updates and scan our QR code for exclusive launch-day perks.
We'll also be at Breaking Silos, the Binghamton Women's Business Conference, and a community golf tournament in June!
Frequently Asked Questions
Rare premium cacao genetics (60% Criollo + 40% Trinitario), single-origin from Cameroon, direct farmer relationships, and QR-code traceability you can verify.
$100K for renovations, $250K for production equipment, and $200K for inventory, tariffs, and initial stock — totaling $550K to launch our Binghamton facility.
We connected with the Koffman Incubator's Soft Landing NY program, built local relationships, and won 1st place in the BLDC-EAP Business Plan Competition. Binghamton is where we're putting down roots.
Yes — we've operated our Vancouver, Canada branch since 2021, serving customers consistently and validating our products and processes.
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High-cacao, low-sugar dark chocolate contains flavanols and minerals that may support heart health, brain function, and stress — when enjoyed in moderation.