Towards sustainable quality cacao in Côte d’Ivoire: Cacao of Excellence supports EU Project led by ENABEL
In a step forward for sustainability and quality, Cacao of Excellence is proud to partner with… [+ more]
Scaling quality and sustainability in Caquetá, Colombia
In Colombia’s Caquetá department — a region with exceptional potential for producing high-quality… [+ more]
CasaLuker Strengthens Sensory Expertise with Cacao of Excellence Training in Bogotá
From 12 to 16 May 2025, the Cacao of Excellence team delivered a specialised sensory analysis… [+ more]
The 10th Edition of the Cacao of Excellence Awards will take place during Amsterdam Cocoa Week February 2026
The Cacao of Excellence programme of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is pleased to… [+ more]
Cacao of Excellence Awards 2025 – Competition in Full Swing
The 2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards are well underway. Since the Edition launched in June 2024,… [+ more]
Seeds of Change: In Colombia’s Cacao Heartland, Women Farmers Grow Opportunity from the Ground Up
La Belleza, Santander, Colombia – March 2025 Nestled in the green folds of the Colombian Andes,… [+ more]
NEW Call for Trainees: Hands-On Cacao Quality Training at the Cacao of Excellence Lab
The Cacao of Excellence Programme is opening its doors for a new round of traineeships, offering a… [+ more]
Launch of the Seguine Cacao Auction
Amsterdam, [February 7, 2025] – Today, during the 2025 Chocoa Trade Fair, a transformative new event… [+ more]
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First Seguine Cacao Auction Confirms Premium Value for Recognised Quality and Flavour
First Seguine Cacao Auction Confirms Premium Value for Recognised Quality and Flavour Amsterdam, 20 February 2026 - The inaugural Seguine Cacao… [+ more]
Cacao of Excellence Names 50 Highest-Ranking Cacao Producers in 2025 Global Evaluation
Amsterdam, 20 February 2026 – The Cacao of Excellence programme of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT has concluded its 2025 Edition,… [+ more]
2025 Bronze, Silver and Gold best 50 producers - Central America and the Caribbean
Central America & the Caribbean Announced 20 February 2026 at the Chocoa Trade Fair, Amsterdam The Central America & the Caribbean distinctions… [+ more]