Institute for Cacao and Chocolate Research (ICCR)

The Institute for Cacao and Chocolate Research (ICCR) (formerly the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute or FCCI) is an independent, non-profit (US 501(c)(3)), research organization recognized for its scholarly rigor and credibility. Since 2016, we have dedicated our work to reducing information asymmetry and promoting ethics in the cacao and chocolate value chain through research and education.

Our collaborative team of public scholars expands and contracts on a project basis to create resources, weave multidisciplinary networks, and build capacity for and with our partners. We aspire to continually develop and transparently model ethical, sustainable practices in research, teaching, data stewardship, digital accessibility, publication, programming, community engagement, and public outreach, serving as a guide for other projects.