Our group involvement

The CEMOI Group has been involved with local cocoa farmers since the 1980s. This commitment is an integral part of our sustainable development policy (social, eco-responsible, etc.)

CEMOI and our fair trade network: farmers and cocoa farming

To be able to offer quality chocolate of rich and varied aromatic properties, of organic origin and according to sustainable fair trade rulings, we have been working on developing our fair trade cocoa network for over 10 years.

Andre Deberdt, CEMOI specialist in organic cocoa farming development programmes, runs our different networks. These programmes are based on long term commitment, close partnership with the cocoa farmers and sustainable development.

• A respect of the environment and its biodiversity,
• A respect for human dignity by guaranteeing correct income for the farmers and their families,
• A qualitative commitment necessary for a stable company policy and promising future.

CEMOI: a committed partner

Andre Deberdt regularly visits the cocoa farmers to analyse technical and social situations and find suitable stable solutions.

In transmitting our competence to small farmers we help them to operate as stronger, more efficient and well-managed cooperatives.

We are continually working on our sustainable economical and social relations as an integral part of our organic farming programme. Our strong commitment to technical and financial assistance and a minimum price guarantee means that we can offer our cocoa farmers work and therefore a better future.

3 international, family controlled businesses have joined forces to create PACTS

CEMOI’s idea was finalised 19^th May 2010 by the creation of a joint venture between BLOMMER, PETRA FOOD (DELFI Group) and CEMOI, all major players in the chocolate industry.

This new organisation is called PACTS (Processors Alliance for Cocoa Traceability and Sustainability) and will bring together these three family controlled groups to improve the quality of Ivory Coast cocoa, through the adoption of a sustainable development strategy, with the following key goals : 

•  A more professional production chain
• Improved yields from natural agronomic practices
• “Fresh bean” concept, a new starting point for premium quality
• 3 stage fermentation, the guarantee of great flavour
• A new role for co-operatives as processors and social leaders
• Long term sustainability, driven by quality and supply chain efficiency

For more information on PACTS click here to consult our press files : News release PACTS and the web site : http://www.pacts.nl/

CEMOI : N°1 chocolatier in France

Family-owned CEMOI is a major player in the chocolate industry: France’s top chocolate producer and 3rd industrial chocolatier in Europe.

CEMOI group key figures:

• 3,000 employees

• 15 production sites across the world

• 700 million Euros turnover

• 100,000 tonnes grinding capacity

BLOMMER: N°1 cocoa processor in the USA
BLOMMER is the 5th top cocoa processor in the world.

This 3rd generation, family-owned, American group is the top processor of cocoa and chocolate ingredients in the USA.  It enjoys a 47% share of the market.

BLOMMER group key figures:

• N°1 industrial chocolate producer in the USA

• 4 factories in the USA

• 2 factories in Canada

• 235,000 tonnes grinding capacity

PETRA FOODS: N°1 chocolatier in South-East Asia

Petra Foods is the world’s 4th largest cocoa processor. This 2nd generation, family controlled group based in Singapore owns the Delfi brand.

PETRA FOODs group key figures:

• 6,000 employees

• 1.2 billion dollar turnover

• 10 factories spread across 3 continents

• 370,000 tonnes cocoa beans grinding capacity