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CARIFORUM comprises 6 of the recognized 17 fine or flavour
cocoa producing countries in the world
Increased organic and fair-trade certification
The region is also home to the largest and most diverse
collection of cocoa varieties in the world via the International
Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, enabling access to genetic diversity
for a number of interesting traits including unique flavours of
cocoa
The region has won many international awards for its cocoa and
chocolate
Increased focus on cocoa quality and value-added production
CARIFORUM Industry Leaders: Cocoa