The European Cocoa Association (ECA) is a trade association that groups the major companies involved in the cocoa bean trade and processing, in warehousing and related logistical activities in Europe. Together, ECA Members represent two-thirds of Europe’s cocoa beans grinding, half of Europe’s industrial chocolate production and 40% of the world production of cocoa liquor, butter and powder.
On behalf of its Members, ECA monitors and reports on regulatory developments of areas that are of paramount concern to the cocoa sector, both at regulatory and scientific levels. These areas include Food Safety, Trade, Logistics, Sustainability, Environment, and Labelling.
The ECA Working Groups and Task Forces are composed of ECA Members who contribute with their high expertise in delivering strong and clear positions that benefit the cocoa industry.
In addition, ECA is actively engaged in European and International form related to the industry’s contribution to a sustainable cocoa economy.