Highlights from the Cacao of Excellence R&D Laboratory Inauguration
Cacao of Excellence receives warm reception at the launch of its cacao R&D Laboratory and Training…[+ more]
Cacao Lovers Rejoice: Cacao of Excellence R&D Laboratory and Training Centre Unveiled
New Cacao of Excellence laboratory located in the heart of Rome.[+ more]
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]
Latest News
Indonesian Researchers Strengthen Capacity Around Cacao Flavour Evaluation and Quality Assessment
As cacao-producing countries increasingly seek to strengthen their own capacity around flavour evaluation, processing innovation and quality… [+ more]
What NPR’s feature reveals about the future of cacao quality
NPR recently featured the work of Cacao of Excellence in a story exploring one of the central challenges facing the cacao sector today: while cacao… [+ more]
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]