What is Cacao of Excellence ?

Exceptional Cacao. Thriving Producers.
Led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cacao of Excellence empowers smallholder cacao producers through its world-renowned Cacao of Excellence Awards, and its education and scientific research into cacao quality and diversity. Backed by 15 years of discovering, evaluating and rewarding exceptional cacao and producer know-how, the programme is on a mission to raise the standards of the cacao sector for more empowered, thriving, connected and sustainable cacao-producing communities.

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Cacao industry mourns the loss of visionary leader Ed Seguine

The global cacao community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Seguine, founder and driving force behind the Cacao of Excellence programme and…

Cacao of Excellence Welcomes Two New Technical Committee Members

Cacao of Excellence is thrilled to welcome two esteemed cacao experts to its Technical Committee: Carlos Fajardo Dávila and Ariza Sari. Their…

Barry Callebaut Sensory Scientists Expand Expertise with Cacao of Excellence Training

Specialised cacao sensory trainining recently conducted for Barry Callebaut's global sensory quality scientists at Barry Callebaut's Chocolate Academy…

Discover award-winning cacao producers and uncover some of the best cacao the world has to offer

Explore flavour profiles and find contact information for winners and the 50 nominated producers for previous editions.

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