UWI Fine Cocoa Products Ltd –

UWI Fine Cocoa Products Ltd commercialises premium cocoa products grounded in the research excellence of The UWI Cocoa Research Centre—home to the world’s largest collection of cocoa genetic material.

The company is positioned to move cocoa up the value chain, transforming raw beans into high‑value, internationally competitive cocoa and chocolate products.

Why it Matters:

• Significant decline in cocoa production and value retention nationally
• Global demand rising for premium, traceable, sustainable cocoa
• Opportunity for up to 7× value increase through downstream processing

Competitive Advantage

• Deep genetic and flavour‑profile expertise
• Advanced fermentation and quality‑management systems
• Sustainability‑driven, tree‑to‑bar certification model
• Potential for carbon‑neutral, circular‑economy production

This prestigious facility positions us at the forefront of producing a diverse array of innovative, high-value cocoa and dark chocolate products.

Strategic Partnership Opportunities:

1. The market potential for cocoa derivatives and downstream businesses—such as premium cocoa nibs, cocoa mass, and high-quality chocolate and couverture production—represents a staggering fourfold increase in value over raw beans. By scaling up operations and diversifying our product offerings, we can align with the growing global demand for premium-quality cocoa and chocolate, elevating both our brand and our bottom line.
2. We also see significant opportunities for collaboration with cocoa farms and professionals across culinary, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors, alongside the establishment of a dedicated venture capital fund to support these initiatives. Together, we can leverage this rich heritage and innovation to shape the future of cocoa products and expand our market reach.

For further details and to partner with us, contact Professor Pathmanathan Umaharan at pathmanathan.umaharan@uwi.edu.