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Processing Cocoa at Origin

Based in Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa-producing country representing nearly 40% of global cocoa production, NESKAO is a family-owned company that has been committed for more than 50 years to the responsible processing of cocoa.

 

Located close to the main cocoa-growing areas, NESKAO sources and valorizes local cocoa beans and transforms this natural raw material into high-quality cocoa ingredients for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, in compliance with the most demanding international standards.

 

Through its industrial expertise, strong partnerships with selected cocoa cooperatives and strict adherence to global standards, NESKAO has established itself as an independent and strategic cocoa processor in West Africa.

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Processing at Origin
Creating Value

NESKAO contributes to the better valorization of African cocoa by developing efficient local processing capacity at origin.

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This approach enables:

• the strengthening of sustainable cocoa supply chains,

• the creation of greater value closer to cocoa farmers,

• the supply of traceable, competitive and high-quality cocoa ingredients to international manufacturers.

 

Natural Ingredients100% Cocoa

NESKAO produces a full range of natural cocoa ingredients dedicated to the food industry:

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• Natural Cocoa Liquor (Cocoa Mass)

• Natural Cocoa Butter

• Cocoa Cake

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These products are mainly used in the manufacturing of chocolate, confectionery, bakery and food products, and can also be used in certain cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications.

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Industrial Excellence​

NESKAO’s industrial facilities integrate equipment from leading global manufacturers:

Bühler – Barth – Duyvis Wiener – Carle & Montanari – Probat – Aasted – Sollich
 

These technologies make it possible to efficiently process small-sized cocoa beans, which are often excluded from traditional export channels, transforming them into functional and high-quality cocoa ingredients.

This innovative industrial model is supported by the Government of Ivory Coast and the Coffee-Cocoa Council.

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International Standards​

NESKAO operates according to the most stringent international quality, food safety and traceability standards.

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Certifications & Compliance​​

• FSSC 22000 Version 6 (GFSI recognised)

• Halal Certified

• Kosher Certified

• Sedex Member

• EUDR Ready

• FDA Registered Facility (United States)

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Operations are regularly audited by independent certification bodies:

Bureau Veritas – LRQA – Novolyse

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Production Capacity

NESKAO currently operates with the following annual capacities:

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• 20,000 metric tons of cocoa liquor

• 5,000 metric tons of cocoa butter

• 8,000 metric tons of cocoa cake

 

The company continues to pursue a structured and sustainable growth strategy, strengthening its position as a reliable industrial partner for cocoa processing at origin.