Key Industry Players
Key cocoa market players are prioritising sustainability and adopting certifications such as Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, and Fairtrade to meet customer demand for ethically produced cocoa. They are also investing in agricultural technologies and innovations to improve the quantity and quality of cocoa production while also reducing environmental impact.
Barry Callebaut AG
Barry Callebaut AG, established in 1996 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a leader in the chocolate and cocoa industry. The company is known for its innovation across over 60 production facilities and 25 CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ centres worldwide. Some of its leading brands include Carma, Caprimo, Cacao Berry, Callebaut, and Mona Lisa, among others.
TOUTON S.A.
TOUTON S.A., established in 1848 and headquartered in Bordeaux, France, is a leader in the agro-industrial sector. The company delivers responsibly sourced cocoa, vanilla, coffee, and natural ingredients. It processes 350,000 tonnes of cocoa, 105,000 tonnes of coffee, 87 tonnes of vanilla, and 13,500 tonnes of spices per year.
Olam International
Olam International, established in 1989 and headquartered in Singapore, is a leader in the agribusiness and food sectors. The company supplies feed and food ingredients and fibres to customers across the globe. It has also established its position as a leading producer of coffee, cocoa, nuts, cotton, and spices.
Cemoi Group
Cemoi Group, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Perpignan, France, is a leader in the chocolate industry. It employs over 1,000 individuals in people and boasts one production site in the country. It partners with pastry chefs, chocolatiers, local authorities, and restaurateurs to expand into various markets.
Other key players in the cocoa market include Cargill, Incorporated, Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC), ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Limited, PRONATEC AG, Blommer Chocolate Company, and Crown of Holland (Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V.), among others.
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