Cocoa of Excellence

The Cocoa of Excellence Programme recognises cocoa quality and flavour diversity to improve farmers’ livelihoods and drive sustainability of the cocoa supply chain since 2009. Its vision is Excellence in the cocoa sector catalysing multiple benefits for resilient and thriving agricultural systems at landscape and global level.

The Cocoa of Excellence Awards is a global competition to recognise the work of cocoa farmers and celebrate quality, flavour diversity and unique origins. By bringing together leading sensory evaluation experts, the chocolate industry and the next generation of cocoa pioneers, Cocoa of Excellence rewards cocoa with superior and unique flavours, while bringing know-how, cocoa evaluation tools, market opportunities and incentives for safeguarding cocoa diversity to farming communities and national organisations globally.