Cacao of Excellence

Cacao of Excellence is a unique global platform discovering, convening, promoting and rewarding cacao producers of excellence from all producing origins for superior cacao quality and flavour diversity.

Since 2009, Cacao of Excellence has been the entry point for cacao producers to participate in the Cacao of Excellence Awards, a prestigious global cacao competition that recognises the work of cacao farmers and celebrates quality and flavour diversity. The competition has spurred the participation of over 55 participating cacao-producing origins, the establishment of National Organisation Committees in 45 origins, national cacao quality competitions in over 25 origins.

The programme has undergone a transformative journey, owing in part to the growth and popularity of the Awards competition.

With this expanded vision, Cacao of Excellence drives cacao innovation and builds the capacity of origins to develop the superior quality cacao segment, so a greater share of producers prosper.