These ressources are designed for producers and NOCs members. They provide guidance and clear guidelines to producers whiting to take part in the cacao of Excellence Awards editions.
These guidelines are intended to help National Organisation Committees organise Cacao of Excellence National Competitions resulting in the selection of the cacao bean samples to compete at the international level for the 2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards. These guidelines are intended as suggestions and to be adapted.
National Competitions Guidelines
Awards Participation2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards Entry documentation
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