The 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa marketing campaign was officially launched in Côte d'Ivoire's Haut-Sassandra region on October 2, 2026, in Daloa. The campaign focuses on respecting minimum prices and implementing a cocoa bean traceability system. The launch event, held at the Daloa prefecture, brought together producers, cooperative societies, and buyers to discuss the new campaign's key provisions.
During the meeting, the Conseil du Café-Cacao presented the main regulations for the upcoming campaign. These include adhering to minimum prices, implementing a national cocoa bean traceability system, ensuring product quality, and combating fraudulent cocoa exports. The Conseil du Café-Cacao aims to educate stakeholders on these regulations to ensure a smooth campaign.
The government has set a minimum price of 1,200 FCFA per kilogram for cocoa and 1,300 FCFA per kilogram for coffee. Gbéi Képo Emmanuel, secretary general of the prefecture, emphasized the importance of respecting these prices. He also urged producers to deliver high-quality cocoa and encouraged buyers and cooperatives to act as honest partners.
Kacou Dadié A., director of regional delegations and domestic commercialization at the Conseil du Café-Cacao, highlighted the need for producers to register and map their plantations. This is part of the national traceability system implementation. Dadié encouraged stakeholders to adopt this system and utilize its tools, such as electronic payment terminals and seals.
The Conseil du Café-Cacao is providing stakeholders with tools to facilitate the campaign. These include electronic payment terminals and seals to ensure efficient and transparent transactions. The goal is to promote a fair and sustainable campaign.
According to Dadié, sustainability is no longer optional but an obligation for Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa industry. The country must adapt to changing market requirements and consumer expectations. The launch event in Daloa marked the beginning of the 2026-2027 marketing campaign.
The campaign's success will depend on the collaboration of all stakeholders, including producers, cooperative societies, and buyers. The Conseil du Café-Cacao and government authorities will monitor the campaign's progress and address any challenges that may arise. The industry's future depends on implementing sustainable and equitable practices.
Key points
- The 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa marketing campaign in Côte d'Ivoire emphasizes price respect and traceability.
- The minimum price for cocoa is set at 1,200 FCFA per kilogram, and for coffee, it is 1,300 FCFA per kilogram.
- The campaign aims to promote sustainability and combat fraudulent cocoa exports.
