About us
Aware that one of the major challenges for the African continent is the processing of its raw materials, Atlantic Group has embarked on cocoa processing in two (2) key countries which are major players in cocoa production: Ivory Coast (40% of the world volume of cocoa production) and Cameroon (5% of the world volume of cocoa production).
Atlantic Cocoa Corporation (ACC) is a couple of cocoa bean grinding and pressing companies founded in 2015 with the objective to increase processing in cocoa producing countries by building state of the art facilities located at origin.
ACC is now composed of :
- A world-class 48 000 MT cocoa bean grinding and pressing plant in Cameroun (Kribi Deep Sea Port Industrial Zone);
- A 64 000 MT cocoa bean grinding and pressing plant in Ivory Coast under construction;
These cocoa processing plants are designed to meet the requirements of the world well known chocolate manufacturers providing quality products without compromise.
Our vision
Our vision is to be :
- A leading company in processing cocoa from beans to powder in Western and Central Africa region, complying with all applicable regulations and laws;
- A proactive agri-food company anticipating changes in cocoa ingredient on international market;
- A trusted and reliable commercial partner;
- A responsible employer developing wellbeing of his staff and suppliers along the supply chain;
These cocoa processing plants are designed to meet the requirements of the world well known chocolate manufacturers providing quality products without compromise.
Our values
- Integrity: Moral conviction and ethic, honesty and probity;
- Teamwork: One team, one goal;
- Mutual respect: Discriminatory behavior and harassment strictly prohibited. ACC is laic and apolitical;
- Result-oriented: Demonstrate initiative, creativity and ingenuity to achieve optimal results while respecting internal values and procedures;
- Responsibility: Take responsibility for one’s actions, results and learn from mistakes for continuous improvement;
- Leadership: Inspiring others and communicating the company’s vision;
Our missions
- Contribute to increasing grinding capacity in cocoa origin countries, reaching at least 50% of national cocoa productions, as per government vision;
- Showcase African cocoa products at their best (Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, etc.);
- Women empowerment;
- Increase job availability for youths in origin countries;
- Reduce poverty in farmer impoverished neighborhoods in origin countries;
- Enhance supply chain transparency (mobile money payment to farmers);
- Enhance Farm mappings and cocoa traceability from farms to chocolate makers;
- Reduce carbon footprint by shipping vessels with 20% wastes free from Africa to Europe, America or Asia;