THE 2021 COCOA OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS to be celebrated on Thursday 16 December 2021

Cocoa of Excellence proudly announces the new Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for its 2021 Edition, recognising the achievements of all participating producers with cocoa bean samples from around the world and celebrating the Best 50.

The Cocoa of Excellence Awards celebrate and promote quality and diversity through a culture of excellence in the cocoa sector, building on our previous International Cocoa Awards. Cocoa of Excellence acknowledges the continuing legacy of previous Editions: these producers of excellence are the central part of the community striving for superior quality cocoa.

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