Salomon Kalou & Karina Ferreira – Oumé

“A forum like this reminds us how dynamic and interconnected the cocoa value chain truly is — and why collaboration, innovation, and resilience will be essential in the years ahead.” – Charles-Daniel Tchen, Founder, Gabon Cacao & Sugar Company

“An incredible event for the future of chocolate — sustainable, innovative, and full of possibility.” – Kirsten Marshall, Account Manager, GCB Cocoa UK

“[It was] fabulous to see so many industry friends, suppliers, students and inspiring speakers at the London Chocolate Forum 2025. [It] was great to be able to share our own experiences and perspectives of cocoa and particularly to meet so many from the farming community passionate about shaping a shared vision.” – Sophie Jewett, Managing Director, York Cocoa Works 

“It’s always nice to share knowledge and to learn from each other. These events are always important to learn from others and share how to improve from the entire sector because we need to partner and work in a collaborative way to be able to transform the cocoa industry.” – Andrea Camacho, Sustainability Director, Luker Chocolate 

“For me, to come and learn more about the cocoa industry has been fantastic, and to understand the different parts that clear vision plays in the lives of cocoa farmers, to learn about the cocoa biodiversity apps that they might be using. I’ve learnt a lot, and I can see why it’s a useful forum for all sorts of people.” – Michael Cooke, Global Director of Monitoring, Evaluation Research & Learning, VisionSpring

“It’s been a fascinating day, I’ve met loads of very interesting people, and it’s great to see such a thriving craft chocolate market in the UK.” – Chris Vincent, President, World Cocoa Foundation

“The London Chocolate Forum provided an excellent platform to engage with both large-scale and niche confectionery producers. The venue was outstanding, and the program featured a broad range of presentations, many of which were directly relevant to our commercial focus. It was a valuable opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and initiate new conversations with potential partners. Events like this are essential for staying connected to the pulse of the industry.” – CAPOL

“Both myself and Paulo Torres are 40 year veterans of the cocoa business so have attended hundreds of conferences over the years.We found the Chocolate Forum to be one of the best with a well balanced series of excellent speakers covering different aspects of the business -from the potential impact of climate change, through innovations in fermentation to what influences the final consumer in making their choices. The very pleasant venue also allowed a nice degree of interaction despite the energetically paced program. Overall it delivered excellent value to attendees and we  will definitely be there next year.” – WowCacao

Van de Genhuchte – Meurens

Kiran Grewal – Kennedys