Exhibiting at Chocoa: Building Resilience, Business and Impact Across the Cocoa Value Chain
Last month, Cocoa Sisters founder Sarah Payne had the opportunity to exhibit at Chocoa, the leading marketplace for high-quality, sustainable cocoa and chocolate.
Chocoa brings together the global cocoa and chocolate industry, from farmers and producers to makers, importers, and innovators, creating a space to build connections, share knowledge, and shape the future of the sector.
A Space for Meaningful Connections
For Sarah, exhibiting at Chocoa was an incredibly valuable experience. It provided the opportunity to meet and engage with a wide range of people across the cocoa value chain, from long-standing partners to new connections.
It was wonderful to meet so many people over the course of the event, and Cocoa Sisters would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit the stand, learn more about the brand, and share in its mission.
Sharing the Cocoa Sisters Story
Visitors were not only interested in the chocolate itself, but also in the stories behind it, particularly the women cocoa farmers at the heart of Cocoa Sisters.
Having the opportunity to share these stories with a global audience was a powerful moment, reinforcing the importance of transparency, connection, and purpose within the chocolate industry.
Highlighting Women in Cocoa
Cocoa Sisters is built on a commitment to supporting women cocoa farmers, and Chocoa provided an important platform to amplify these voices.
Conversations throughout the event highlighted both the challenges and opportunities within the sector and the growing recognition of the role women play across the cocoa value chain.
New Opportunities and Future Growth
The event also created exciting opportunities for the future. It was great to connect with potential new stockists, opening up conversations that will help Cocoa Sisters continue to grow and reach new audiences.
These connections are a vital part of building a sustainable and impactful business.
Learning and Inspiration
Alongside exhibiting, Sarah engaged in discussions around sustainability, resilience, and innovation within the cocoa industry.
Chocoa continues to be an important space for sharing ideas, research, and best practices, helping businesses of all sizes contribute to a stronger and more equitable cocoa sector.
A Thank You to ITC
Cocoa Sisters would like to extend a special thank you to the International Trade Centre (ITC) for their support and sponsorship, which made it possible for Sarah to attend and exhibit at Chocoa.
This support plays a crucial role in enabling small, purpose-led businesses to participate in global industry conversations and continue building meaningful impact.
Looking Ahead
Exhibiting at Chocoa marked an important step in the Cocoa Sisters journey.
With new connections, valuable insights, and growing interest from potential partners, the future feels both exciting and full of possibility.
Most importantly, opportunities like this ensure that the voices of women cocoa farmers remain at the centre of the conversation, where they belong.
Thank you again to everyone who visited the stand, shared conversations, and supported Cocoa Sisters.