Julio is the visionary founder of Jangala Cacao & Selva. He holds a degree in biology from the Faculty of Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management and Rural Development, focusing on developing post-harvest processes with cacao-farming families in southern Mexico to improve fermentation and enhance the value of cacao. Julio is an authentic expert in cacao and chocolate, who trained as a Cacao-Chocolate Grader at the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute of Harvard University (FCCI). His knowledge and passion for the industry are evident in his work, spanning from the design of agroforestry systems to transforming cacao into delicious chocolate.