Better Cacao. Thriving Producers.
Led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cacao of Excellence empowers smallholder cacao producers through its world-renowned Cacao of Excellence Awards, and its education and scientific research into cacao quality and diversity. Backed by 15 years of discovering, evaluating and rewarding exceptional cacao and producer know-how, the programme is on a mission to raise the standards of the cacao sector for more empowered, thriving, connected and sustainable cacao-producing communities.

Explore flavour profiles and find contact information for winners and the 50 nominated producers for previous editions.