A new name, a renewed purpose: Cocoa of Excellence rebrands to Cacao of Excellence
[Rome, Italy] –Cocoa of Excellence, a leading champion for quality and flavour diversity across…[+ more]
Check out our new 2023 checklist for cacao bean sample submissions!
We have developed a Spanish, French and English checklist for cacao bean submissions for the 2023…[+ more]
Cacao of Excellence presents innovative solutions at the 2nd International Symposium on Cocoa Research
Director General of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Juan Lucas Restrepo: “the… [+ more]
Job Opportunity - Closed
Cacao of Excellence is seeking a Programme Manager[+ more]
Does demand for superior quality cacao mean higher prices for cacao producers?
Demand for high-end and specialty chocolate is growing. But does superior quality cacao translate…[+ more]
Launching the Cacao of Excellence Awards 2023 Edition!
Nous sommes heureux de lancer l'édition 2023 des prix Cacao d'Excellence. Nos complace lanzar la…[+ more]
Fairtrade, Cacao of Excellence Launch Income Improvement Partnership for Cacao Farmers
Fairtrade International and the Cacao of Excellence Programme are joining forces in an effort to…[+ more]
Internships Opportunities: Communications and Operations
Cocoa of Excellence is looking for recent graduates to join the team as full-time interns in 2 main… [+ more]
Thank you for joining the COCOA of EXCELLENCE 2021 AWARDS CELEBRATIONS
Cocoa of Excellence proudly announces the new Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for its 2021 Edition,… [+ more]
Latest News
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]