Diverse and sustainable cacao: The Alliance at Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2026
Do you have a sweet tooth for sustainable cacao? Join the Alliance and our partners at Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2026 , where the global cocoa community, farmers, traders, processors, researchers, and policymakers, comes together to shape a more ethical, diverse, and innovative chocolate industry.
At the heart of the Alliance's participation is the Cacao of Excellence Program, celebrating the world’s award-winning sustainable cacao producers. We will also present our support to high-quality cacao production in West Africa, highlighting international cooperation and opportunities for a fairer, more resilient cacao value chain.
Our involvement
February 20, 2026
Cacao of Excellence Awards Ceremonies
Celebrate exceptional cacao producers from around the world. The 2025 Edition received 191 cacao bean samples from 45 origins, selecting the Best 50 producers across four cacao-producing regions.
During the awards ceremony, buyers have an exclusive opportunity to acquire high-quality chocolate micro-lots through a transparent, professionally managed auction. This initiative supports producer visibility while promoting a more equitable cacao value chain:
Seguine Cacao Bean Auction
Find out the 2025 award winners
Photos from the 2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards
