# Togo cocoa producers association formation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/togo-cocoa-producers-association-formation
> Updated: 2026-10-19T08:02:50.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, cocoa producers in Togo established the Association des lauréats de cacao d’excellence du Togo (ALCET) in Tomégbé. The organization was created to improve bean quality through specialized training in post-harvest treatment and to enhance the competitiveness of Togolese cocoa in international markets.

During a general assembly, Kokou Toulassi was elected president for a three-year term, supported by Secretary Koffi Ekouadji and Treasurer Komi Aziague. The association aims to target high-end market segments in Europe and North America by focusing on bean flavor, texture, and sustainable agricultural practices. Key objectives include formalizing the group’s legal status, building international producer networks, and improving the living conditions of smallholders in the Plateaux region.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Togo cocoa producers elect new leadership to drive excellence

Kokou Toulassi has been elected president of Togo's ALCET association, aiming to boost cocoa quality and access specialized global markets through producer training and sustainable practices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/togo-cocoa-producers-elect-new-leadership-to-drive-excellence

### 2026-10-14: Togo cocoa producers form new association to target international markets

Togolese cocoa producers have formed the ALCET association to improve bean quality and expand their reach into international markets through specialized training and strategic partnerships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/togo-cocoa-producers-form-new-association-to-target-international-markets

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