Help Us Bring a Farmer-First Chocolate Factory & Community Hub to Binghamton
Join our crowdfunding campaign launching May 8, 2026. Support ethical sourcing, local jobs, and a chocolate destination built on transparency.
How Emkao Began
My story began on my family cacao farm in Cameroon. I grew up around cocoa—seeing the pride of producing something extraordinary, but also the reality that farmers often don't receive fair value or recognition for the work behind it. When I later trained as a chocolatier and built my career in business, I knew I wanted to create something that connected people to the source—something that proved ethical sourcing can be real, transparent, and scalable.
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.
Share this campaign — it's incredibly powerful. You can also contact us about partnership, loan, or equity investment opportunities.
High-cacao, low-sugar dark chocolate contains flavanols and minerals that may support heart health, brain function, and stress — when enjoyed in moderation.