FCCI regularly advises on research for partner organizations such as USDA, IESC, SICACAO, FCIA, and others. Find some examples of this research below.

Two comprehensive new reports were released in December 2021: 

1. Global Cocoa Market Study; and

2. Dominican Republic Cocoa Supply Case Study

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These two studies, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and conducted by Gaia Cacao, are part of a project coordinated by the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) with advice of the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute (FCCI).

In a collaborative process, the reports were designed with the advice of dozens of experts, and compile analysis of 400 publications, interviews with over 100 industry stakeholders, and data from original focus groups, roundtables, and producer surveys. This extensive theoretical and practical research confirms some of what is already known, while also offering important new revelations. The reports will support future sustainable cocoa market access, implementation, education, and investigation.