Trinidad and Tobago Fine Cocoa Company was established as a public-private partnership with the aim of rehabilitating the cocoa sector. This is achieved through improving the quality and yield of bean production and developing value-added products for the local, regional and international markets.
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Working together to revitalize the Trinidad & Tobago cocoa industry. By the start of the 19th Century Trinidad and Tobago produced 30, 000 tonnes of cocoa. Today it has declined to only 500 tonnes. We aim to increase Cocoa Production quality and yield to 1000 tonnes by 2030.

Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company is leading this rehabilitation through the following activities: We offer state of the art equipment & facilities, we ensure better prices for improved bean quality & higher productivity, we provide value added processing, we utilize existing & create new distribution channels, we establish a strong brand through clear marketing, we uphold the highest quality assurance standards.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Working together to revitalize the Trinidad & Tobago cocoa industry. By the start of the 19th Century Trinidad and Tobago produced 30, 000 tonnes of cocoa. Today it has declined to only 500 tonnes. We aim to increase Cocoa Production quality and yield to 1000 tonnes in 2030.

Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company is leading this rehabilitation through the following activities: We offer state of the art equipment & facilities, we ensure better prices for improved bean quality & higher productivity, we provide value added processing, we utilize existing & create new distribution channels, we establish a strong brand through clear marketing, we uphold the highest quality assurance standards.

Our Story

November 2013
Founded
April 2014
Established a public-private partnership with the Government of Trinidad & Tobago
August 2015
Establishment of La Reunion
The La Reunion Estate is a state of the art cocoa processing facility, covering 200 hectares on which award-winning cocoa is grown. With a processing capacity of 25 metric tonnes, it was established in order to facilitate bean to bar processing of chocolate products.
September 2016
The IMPACTT Project
In conjunction with the University of the West Indies’ Cocoa Research Centre and the Inter-American Development Bank, Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company embarked on the Improving Marketing and Production of Artisanal Cocoa from Trinidad & Tobago (IMPACTT) Project.
October 2017
Partnership with Selfridges

Our iconic Trinitario ® steelpan was first launched in select Selfridges locations across the United Kingdom.

2017
Academy of Chocolate Awards
Our chocolate steelpan won a silver award in the packaging category, from the UK-based Academy of Chocolate.
2018
Partnership with Harrods
The Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company partnered with Harrods to produce the Single Estate Chocolate Collection, in celebration of International Chocolate Week. This collection featured four bars made of cocoa from four estates in Trinidad - La Reunion, Ortinola, Aripo and Tableland.
2019
The Chocolate Box
Our first retail outlet and production kitchen, The Chocolate Box, opened at the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre.
2019
Academy of Chocolate Awards
Our Caribbean Rum and Spiced Pineapple truffle won a silver award in the layered truffles category, and the Banana and Tonka Bean caramel truffle was awarded bronze.
2020
Angostura Cocoa Bitters
15 metric tonnes of Trinitario cocoa was supplied to Angostura for the development of Angostura Cocoa Bitters®.
2020
Trinitario Stout
In conjunction with North Yorkshire-based Brass Castle Brewery, the Trinitario 5.0% Chocolate Stout was developed, combining ingenuity and the finest cocoa in the world.
2020
Academy of Chocolate Awards
The Trinitario Spiced Orange and Hazelnut Truffle won a silver award in the layered truffles category, with the Coconut & Tonka; Molasses Caramel and Chadon Beni truffles winning bronze awards.
2021
Mackeson Dark Chocolate Stout
The limited edition Mackeson Dark Chocolate Stout was developed, with the use of Trinitario cocoa nibs provided by Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company.
2022
Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Our 70% dark chocolate ganache truffles were presented by the President of Trinidad & Tobago, Paula-Mae Weekes, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee.

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