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SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

STRUCTURING

SPECIALTY CACAO

AND COORDINATING THE ECOSYSTEM

We foster a structured Specialty Cacao sector by working together with institutions, industry associations, research organizations, and many other actors of the value chain willing to contribute in a collective effort to the development of a regulatory and coordinating body.

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WE STRUCTURE THE SPECIALTY CACAO SECTOR WITH

FARMERS, COOPERATIVES & CACAO KEEPERS

INSTITUTIONS & RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS

INDUSTRY & PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONS

SOURCING & PRODUCING COMPANIES

Collaborating with all types of actors on the value chain, willing to contribute to a shared effort to build a sector-wide consensus around designations and frameworks.

OUR APPROACH & HOW WE WORK

LEADING EXPLORATION PROJECTS

Identifying the current framework’s limits:
  • Examining existing initiatives,
  • Clarifying who has done what,
  • Aligning fragmented efforts into a coherent framework.

→ To open new pathways for evolution.
 
Analyzing the kinds of structures needed for the sector:
  • Relevance of a sector-wide governing body,
  • Emergence of a systemic Specialty Cacao common language,
  • Importance of linking this coordinating role to a certifying and educating posture.

MANAGING PROJECTS & WORKING GROUPS

Implementing frameworks and structures toward greater convergence across the sector.
→ By establishing strong shared foundations, we foster a sense of community and collective responsibility while unlocking long-term growth potential.

SUPPORTING RESEARCH-LED INITIATIVES

Developing and spreading industry-level educational tools, facilitating knowledge accessibility, value creation and its just distribution:

  • Participation in foundational research initiatives that strengthen shared knowledge around cacao quality, diversity, and practices.
  • Development of educational frameworks, reference materials, or methodologies intended to be disseminated and reused across the sector.
  • Facilitation of dialogue between researchers, producers, craft makers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between theory and practice.

HOW TO COLLABORATE?

Ready to build the sector's future?

We engage with stakeholders willing to converge their efforts toward a shared vision.
This collaboration aims to build common foundations that support coordination, responsibility, and long-term sector development.

 

Every collaboration starts with listening. Let’s open a conversation and explore how we can join forces meaningfully.

FOLLOW-UP & SUPPORT

Beyond our projects

Our commitment doesn’t end when the project does—we continue to support our clients beyond the consultation, building lasting relationships within the cacao industry.