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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…
Launch of the Seguine Cacao Auction
Amsterdam, [February 7, 2025] – Today, during the 2025 Chocoa Trade Fair, a transformative new event in the cacao and chocolate industry will be…
Cacao of Excellence Launches New Training Initiative to Strengthen Sector Standards
This January, the Cacao of Excellence R&D Laboratory and Training Centre launched an exciting new training initiative aimed at cacao and chocolate…
Cacao of Excellence to Unveil Major Initiative and Offer Immersive Experiences at Chocoa 2025
Showcasing cacao diversity and producers of excellence to global markets during Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2025
[Rome, 17 December] – Cacao of Excellence…
Throwback to Eurochocolate 2024: Celebrating Cacao in Perugia
Eurochocolate is one of Europe’s largest festivals dedicated to all things chocolate and cacao. This year, from November 15 to 24, the event brought…
Dr. Darin Sukha Appointed Chair of Cacao of Excellence Technical Committee
The Cacao of Excellence Programme is proud to announce Dr. Darin Sukha as the new Chair of its Technical Committee. Dr. Sukha, a respected cacao…
Cacao of Excellence to Showcase Award-Winning Cacao and Producers at Eurochocolate 2024
Perugia, Italy – From November 15th to 24th, Cacao of Excellence will join the 30th-anniversary celebration of Eurochocolate in Perugia’s historic…
Cacao industry mourns the loss of visionary leader Ed Seguine
The global cacao community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Seguine, founder and driving force behind the Cacao of Excellence programme and…
Cacao of Excellence Welcomes Two New Technical Committee Members
Cacao of Excellence is thrilled to welcome two esteemed cacao experts to its Technical Committee: Carlos Fajardo Dávila and Ariza Sari. Their…
Barry Callebaut Sensory Scientists Expand Expertise with Cacao of Excellence Training
Specialised cacao sensory trainining recently conducted for Barry Callebaut's global sensory quality scientists at Barry Callebaut's Chocolate Academy…