PRONATEC is a Swiss family-owned company that has been supplying the food and cosmetics industries with organic and fair trade products since 1976. Its portfolio includes cocoa, sugar, vanilla and spices. Over the years, the company has built a fully integrated approach by sourcing raw materials directly from farmers, overseeing processing, and delivering products to customers worldwide.
A large part of their sourcing takes place in the Dominican Republic, where cocoa is purchased from smallholder cooperatives during the harvest season. By purchasing quickly and reliably, PRONATEC enables farmers to sell their cocoa at the right moment, providing them with stability and a predictable income.
Since 1999, PRONATEC has been operating in the Dominican Republic through its subsidiary YACAO, which manages sourcing, fermentation, drying and export. It works closely with FUNDOPO, an organisation that supports more than 3,500 cocoa farmers, establishing a direct link between local farmers and international markets.
General information
| Borrower | Pronatec B.V. |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Head office | Hoofddorp |
| Website | https://pronatec.com/en/ |
| Founded | 22 November 2016 |
| Active on Lendahand since | 27 July 2026 |
| Credit score | A+ |
Financial information per 2026-03-31
| Total assets | €5,346,166 |
| Revenue | €11,636,438 |
| Leverage ratio | 93.00% |
| Liquidity | 109.00% |
About Netherlands
The projects are carried out through PRONATEC B.V., the group’s Dutch import company. The loan will be used to purchase cocoa from cooperatives of smallholder farmers in Latin America, mainly in the Dominican Republic, during the harvest season. The Dominican Republic is one of the leading cocoa producers in Latin America. For many rural households, cocoa is an important source of income. At the same time, farming families often face structural challenges such as weak infrastructure, limited access to financing, and strong market price fluctuations. Reliable buyers, strong cooperatives, and access to organic and Fairtrade markets play an important role in strengthening the economic position of farmers and their communities.
Last funded project
NetherlandsOrganic cocoa starts with smallholder farmers. With your investment, Pronatec can purchase cocoa from cooperatives in Latin America during the harvest season. This enables farmers to receive fair compensation, gain access to international organic and Fairtrade markets, and benefit from a more stable income.