Cocoa beans

Sourcing more than 1M tonnes of cocoa beans annually from every major cocoa growing region across the globe, we are leaders when it comes not only to quantity but also quality. From Ecuador to Cote d'Ivoire to Papua New Guinea, we offer superior cocoa beans at scale, ranging from high quality West African bulk shipments to small lot, fine flavor cocoa beans.

Specialty Cacao beans

We are passionate about cacao. Where it's grown, how it’s grown and who's growing it. We invest in building partnerships with farmers in both established and undiscovered terroirs of the cocoa belt, the narrow zone that lies between 20°N and 20°S of the Equator. These degrees of latitude, where we source uniquely flavored cacao, are also the inspiration for our name.

Using cutting edge technology we are able to provide total transparency of supply chain ensuring we can create mutual benefit for growers and customers alike. The dedication and expertize of our local teams enables us to bring the most interesting and flavorful cacao stories to life.

Twenty Degrees Cacao

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Press Release Mar 7, 2024

ofi’s net-zero ambition recognized at UK’s largest sustainable business awards

Events Mar 6, 2024

Join ofi at Expo West 2024, March 14-16

Come connect with ofi at our booth at Natural Products Expo West 2024, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. Stop by to discover our portfolio of nutritious and delicious ingredients and learn more about how we drive sustainability impact through collaboration and work directly with customers to create new recipes and better products.

This year our theme is Flavor Fusion where you can see if you are sweet or spicy as you explore our ingredients through creating your own trail mix. We’ll be featuring a variety of ofi ingredients from our spices, nuts, and cocoa portfolios along with highlighting some of our capabilities.

Visit us from March 14-16, at Booth #3887, Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

[1] Actually, Lots of Gen Z Would Rather Spend Valentine’s Day with Their Friends - YPulse

Articles Feb 14, 2024

The sweet treats and trends winning hearts this Valentine’s Day

Author | Madeline Bills | Cocoa Innovation Manager at ofi

Chocolate has long been synonymous with Valentine’s Day, with sweet treats a classic way to celebrate the season of love.

But Valentine’s Day is evolving, with Gen Z and Millennials redefining traditions. Many consumers are choosing to celebrate this day with friends and family members, as well as significant others. In 2023, 40% of Gen Z and 20% of Millennials said they were planning to buy their friends a Valentine’s gift.^[1] And what better way to do so than with cocoa?

As consumers change the way they celebrate Valentine’s Day – and who they celebrate with – there is an opportunity for manufacturers to develop new products. From introducing more exotic flavors in confectionery to creating more experiential formats and expanding into new categories, we’re seeing companies inventing new ways for consumers to celebrate the season of love with those who matter most to them. At ofi we explore the top chocolate, confectionery and bakery trends shaping Valentine’s Day 2024 and how manufacturers can develop new offerings to win the hearts of consumers.

^[1] Actually, Lots of Gen Z Would Rather Spend Valentine’s Day with Their Friends - YPulse

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