Cocoa Consulting and Services
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Cocoa Sourcing
The right cocoa for your chocolate.
Selection of suitable cocoa varieties and provenances
Assessment of origin, quality, and potential applications
Building stable, transparent supply chains
Origin • Varieties • Quality •
Value Chains
Growing Cocoa
Back to the roots.
Development of resilient agroforestry systems
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
Sustainable yield increase
Biodiversity and resource conservation
Agroforesty • GAP • Biodiversity • Plantation Management
Postharvest Management
The foundation for high-quality cocoa.
Development of fermentation and drying concepts
Planning of post-harvest stations
Proper storage
Improving consistency and quality
Fermentation • Drying • Storage • Consistancy
Quality and Safety
Assessing potential accurately.
Identifying and minimizing risks.
Analysis of cocoa samples according to FCC parameters: cut test, bean weight, breakage, clusters, flat beans, and foreign matter
Sensory evaluation, testing for off-flavors
Development of lab test plans
Recording and traceability of contaminants and residues
Development of minimization strategies
Support with food regulatory requirements
Physical, Chemical, and Sensory Quality • Food Safety
Certification & Compliance
Well-prepared for audits and regulatory requirements.
Planung von Zertifizierungen
Nachhaltigkeitsstandards
Auditvorbereitung
EUDR-Compliance (Deforestation Directive)
Certification • Audits • EUDR • Compliance
Product Development
From dry cocoa to the optimal flavor profile.
Adjustment of roasting parameters
Production of sample chocolates in my own technical laboratory
Sensory analysis
Chocolate • Roasting Profile • Sensory Analysis • Product Development
Trainings & Workshops
Practical knowledge presented in an easy way.
Customized workshops, seminars, and training sessions focused on cocoa as a raw material—for companies, producers, processors, organizations, and educational institutions
Potential topics:
Cocoa Varieties and Quality
Fermentation, Drying, and Storage
Sensory Analysis
Sustainability
Quality Management
Cocoa Cultivation
Chocolate Production
Certifications and EUDR
