Puratos, global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate products, inaugurated a cocoa collection and fermentation plant in the province of San Pedro in Ivory Coast. Created in partnership with French chocolate maker Cémoi, this confirms Puratos’ strong commitment to long term sustainability of Ivorian cocoa.
The official opening ceremony of the Cocoa Collection and Fermentation Plant (CCFP) took place on the site near Adjamené. The ceremony was attended by around 400 farmers from the cooperative, Puratos and Cémoi teams as well as local dignitaries.
“Through this partnership of two family-owned companies, CEMOI and PURATOS team up to reinforce the cocoa network in Ivory Coast. This commitment is in line with CEMOI’s sustainability vision to promote a traceable, aromatic cocoa with respect for the people who grow it and the environment where they live,” said Patrick Poirrier, President of the CEMOI Group.
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