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Dr. Darin Sukha Appointed Chair of Cacao of Excellence Technical Committee
The Cacao of Excellence Programme is proud to announce Dr. Darin Sukha as the new Chair of its Technical Committee. Dr. Sukha, a respected cacao…
Cacao of Excellence to Showcase Award-Winning Cacao and Producers at Eurochocolate 2024
Perugia, Italy – From November 15th to 24th, Cacao of Excellence will join the 30th-anniversary celebration of Eurochocolate in Perugia’s historic…
Cacao industry mourns the loss of visionary leader Ed Seguine
The global cacao community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Seguine, founder and driving force behind the Cacao of Excellence programme and…
Cacao of Excellence Welcomes Two New Technical Committee Members
Cacao of Excellence is thrilled to welcome two esteemed cacao experts to its Technical Committee: Carlos Fajardo Dávila and Ariza Sari. Their…
Barry Callebaut Sensory Scientists Expand Expertise with Cacao of Excellence Training
Specialised cacao sensory trainining recently conducted for Barry Callebaut's global sensory quality scientists at Barry Callebaut's Chocolate Academy…
Colombian Cacao of Excellence Winners Share Their Journey at COP16 Lead-Up
At Colombia's 7th International Seminar on More Competitive Cacao, over 900 attendees gathered for an insightful and inspiring panel, "El Secreto de…
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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 training in standards for the assessment of cacao…
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Launch of the 2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards
Just Announced! Cacao of Excellence launches the 2025 Edition