Exploring Cacao Sensory Evaluation: The CoEx Training & Certification Pathway (Cacao of Excellence)

Join Cacao of Excellence for a 1-hour interactive workshop introducing the advanced training and certification pathway in cacao sensory evaluation, designed for professionals across the cacao and chocolate value chain who want to strengthen their expertise and gain formal recognition of their skills. Discover the pathway towards becoming a CoEx Certified Taster, starting with the four-day Core Training in Sensory Evaluation, followed by advanced learning opportunities and an official certification examination. Experience the CoEx methodology through a guided tasting of selected training samples, and learn how a CoEx Certification can help you develop, demonstrate, and gain recognition for your professional expertise in cacao quality and flavour assessment.

Cacao of Excellence (CoEx) is a global programme of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, promoting cacao quality and flavour diversity as drivers of value, sustainability and improved livelihoods for producers.
Through the internationally recognised Cacao of Excellence Awards, they celebrate outstanding cacao producers and showcase the diversity of flavours found around the world. Beyond the Awards, CoEx advances scientific research, develops standardised methods and tools for cacao quality and flavour assessment, and strengthens capacities through training and certification.
Their mission is to enable the cacao sector to better recognise, measure and reward quality, creating greater value for producers and more sustainable cacao value chains.

Parking notice: The venue does not come with provision for parking, so please be mindful to arrive using public transportation, or car pool with your loved ones for a better sustainable choice!