What is Cacao of Excellence ?
Exceptional Cacao. Thriving Producers.
Led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cacao of Excellence exists to unlock the potential of cacao quality for better farmer livelihoods, thriving biodiversity, and stronger, more resilient value chains. We work globally to discover, recognise, and promote superior cacao — and to support producers and partners with the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to ensure that their quality cacao is recognised and appropriately valued.
News and Events
Cacao of Excellence Awards 2025 – Competition in Full Swing
The 2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards are well underway. Since the Edition launched in June 2024, National Committees from around the world have been…
Seeds of Change: In Colombia’s Cacao Heartland, Women Farmers Grow Opportunity from the Ground Up
La Belleza, Santander, Colombia – March 2025
Nestled in the green folds of the Colombian Andes, the municipality of La Belleza is a place where…
NEW Call for Trainees: Hands-On Cacao Quality Training at the Cacao of Excellence Lab
The Cacao of Excellence Programme is opening its doors for a new round of traineeships, offering a unique opportunity to explore the science behind…
Discover award-winning cacao producers and uncover some of the best cacao the world has to offer
Explore flavour profiles and find contact information for winners and the 50 nominated producers for previous editions.
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