Ivory Coast Opens 10th National Cocoa and Chocolate Days Festival

The 10th National Cocoa and Chocolate Days officially opened in Cote d'Ivoire on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, according to english.news.cn. The event marks a decade of the country’s dedicated showcase for its leading agricultural sector.

The annual gathering, as reported by the Chinese state news agency, brings together industry stakeholders to highlight cocoa production and chocolate-making in the world’s top cocoa grower. The opening ceremony took place in the West African nation, though specific location details were not provided in the available report.

Cote d'Ivoire has long relied on cocoa as a central pillar of its economy, supplying a significant share of global beans. The National Cocoa and Chocolate Days serves as a platform for producers, processors, and buyers to connect, while also promoting local chocolate consumption and value-added products. The event’s tenth edition underscores the sector’s sustained importance to the country’s trade and rural livelihoods.

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According to english.news.cn, the festival continues through the coming days, with activities likely to include tastings, exhibitions, and business meetings, although the full program was not detailed in the source material. The report did not specify attendance figures or participating companies.

Observers will watch whether this year’s edition yields new export deals or policy announcements, as Ivorian authorities push to increase local processing of cocoa beans. The event closes a chapter on a decade of such gatherings, with future editions expected to build on the sector’s evolving market position.