For most buyers, however, the origins of that cocoa remain invisible.
ACM connects buyers with verified cocoa sellers across the African continent.
We give you the transparency you need to source cocoa responsibly and with confidence.
Whether you’re looking for smallholder cooperatives, established exporters, fine-flavor specialists, or volume-ready suppliers, the ACM Marketplace brings Africa’s diverse cocoa landscape onto one platform. Search by African region, country, product type, available volumes, certifications, and other essential technical and ethical criteria.
Each seller profile provides structured, decision-ready information: business scale, post-harvest practices, trade terms, ACM verification status, and more. All marketplace sellers have undergone ACM’s preliminary vetting process, ensuring you interact only with credible, legitimate suppliers
ACM Verification Reports help you make clear, data-driven sourcing decisions. Each report is an independent assessment of a seller’s operations, providing the information you need about your supply chain partners.
Each report includes verified information on the seller’s:
Finding the right seller is only the first step. We support you through the next one: completing a transparent, well-managed cocoa trade. Our role is to coordinate communication, guide critical steps, and keep both parties aligned — without ever taking ownership of the product.
We help buyers and sellers move from interest to execution by providing structured support across:
Enhanced insight where it matters most.
Beyond marketplace listings and verification reports, we offer optional Assurance Add-Ons for buyers who want deeper technical insight, stronger storytelling, or additional validation before moving toward trade. These services are entirely optional if you want up-front quality assurance, support on product development, or more robust transparency communications.
An independent exploration of what transparent, sustainable pricing could look like for a specific seller or community. This exercise helps you understand cost structures, supply-chain realities, and premium pricing options — without functioning as a certification or audit.
