World's Chocolate Heroes:
Top cocoa-producing countries
Ivory Coast: The West African country is the largest cocoa producer in the world. It supplies over a third of the globe's cocoa beans
Ghana: Second on the list is Ivory Coast’s neighbour. It is renowned for its high-quality cocoa beans
Indonesia: The Southeast Asian country is a major player in the cocoa industry, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region
Ecuador: The South American country is celebrated for its fine-flavoured Arriba cocoa beans, prized by chocolatiers worldwide
Nigeria: The African nation boasts a significant cocoa industry, contributing to its agricultural and economic landscape
Brazil: Brazil is a key cocoa producer in South America, with a growing presence in global markets
Cameroon: The central African country is known for its diverse flavours of cocoa and contributions to the industry
Peru: Cocoa cultivation did not start in the South American country until around 1980. But now it is one of the top producers in the world
Dominican Republic: The country is among the largest producers of certified organic cocoa
Colombia: Colombia is emerging as a notable cocoa producer, known for its high-quality, aromatic cocoa beans
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