In 2014, a cultivation project was started in Tiassalé, Ivory Coast, financed by Fredy Hiestand and directed by Johann Dähler. ECOTOP was commissioned for the installation and agricultural support of the project.
From 2014 to 2015 ECOTOP conducted specific training for women on behalf of “Biopartenaire” and 2016/17 on behalf of Barry Callebaut in the surroundings of Yamoussoukro, Diegonéfla, Ouragahio, Duékoué and Lacotá.
With the growing criticism on palm oil, the interest for coconut oil as an alternative oil source is increasing, especially for manufactured food products where consumers are particularly sensitive about the ingredients used.
Ecotop Suisse has been commissioned by CABOZ to provide consultancy services aimed at enhancing sustainable cocoa production and improving food security within CABOZ’s supply chain.