Our Mission

GrowCocoa is

A partnership between Blommer Chocolate Company, Olam International, and cocoa farming communities in Cote d’Ivoire and Indonesia
A pioneering way of delivering services to cocoa farmers to help them become profitable businesses and successfully compete in the cocoa industry
A long-term, open-ended commitment to providing a sustainable supply of cocoa

GrowCocoa Invests In

Empowering cocoa farmers toward business success
Social and environmental responsibility in cocoa farming communities in Cote d’Ivoire and Indonesia
Quality throughout the cocoa supply chain

GrowCocoa

Leverages the resources of the largest cocoa processor in North America, the largest worldwide cocoa supply chain manager, and cocoa farmers of Cote d’Ivoire and Indonesia to increase sustainable yields and quality value
Strives for excellence by working in targeted communities where its innovative approaches can make the greatest impact
Reflects the dedication of all partners to increasing the impact of sustainability efforts in the cocoa sector and ensuring a healthy and equitable cocoa value chain for generations to come

Areas of Impact

Capacity Building

Training in good governance to develop the institutional capacity of farmer associations and transform them into efficient business.

Environmental Stewardship

Improvement of our overall environmental footprint.

Finance

Interest-free pre-finance of crop purchase and capital advances for production.

Improved Yield

Investment in pre and post-harvest training, supply of inputs and improved planting material.

Labor Practices

Education on child labor, safety issues and gender equality.

Quality

Encourage good quality by rewarding farmers through premiums, ensuring market access and introducing solar dryers to assist in the efficient drying of cocoa beans.

Social Investment

Improvement of rural health, welfare, education and social infrastructure.

Traceability

Tracking of products from the source.