Ecorigine participated in the international forum ECA (the European Cocoa Association) from September 13 to 15, 2022 in ROME, ITALY. This event brought together the main international players in the chocolate industry. Several themes were discussed such as the fairest remuneration of our planters in the chocolate value chain, deforestation, traceability, future European standards relating to the import of cocoa beans in Europe...
Our country, Côte d'Ivoire, as well as Ghana through the cocoa initiative, are fighting for a more balanced remuneration for farmers in the chocolate value chain. Essential issues for a sustainable cocoa culture.
On the sidelines of this ECA cocoa forum, an economic forum was also held between Côte d'Ivoire and Italy, a forum enhanced by the presence of the President of the Republic, his Excellency Alassane Ouattara accompanied by the Prime Minister and a strong delegation of private operators including Ecorigine.
This forum was an opportunity to present our structure with high potential and to consider trade with Italian companies.