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Master Cacao Processing: Apply Now for Our Training in Rome

Join us by sending your application before 15 October 2024! [+ more]

CNRA Lab Head Completes Specialised Training at Cacao of Excellence Lab

Head of Côte d’Ivoire's National Centre for Agronomic Research (CNRA) completes Cacao of Excellence…[+ more]

Now accepting trainees at the Cacao of Excellence R&D Lab

Gain hands-on experience with the best cacao from around the world![+ more]

Launch of the 2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards

Just Announced! Cacao of Excellence launches the 2025 Edition [+ more]

Cacao of Excellence dispatch from the 2024 World Cocoa Conference

Cacao of Excellence advocates for quality as a catalyst for sector change at 2024 WCC[+ more]

Cacao of Excellence at the 2024 World Cocoa Conference

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Ecuadorian Fairtrade Cooperatives Trained to Champion Quality at Cacao of Excellence R&D Lab

10-day scientific visit and training for Ecuadorian Fairtrade Cooperatives realised through Cacao of…[+ more]

CACAO D’EXCELLENCE ANNONCE LES LAURÉATS DES PRIX D'OR, D'ARGENT ET DE BRONZE 2023

Découvrez les lauréats des prix d'or, d'argent et de bronze de l'édition 2023 ![+ 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]