The aim of producing organic cocoa is to establish a production system that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable in the long term. There are four guiding principles to achieving organically produced cocoa.

This manual provides the experience gained in the production of organic cocoa in the South West Region of Cameroon.

This guide is based on the Naturland standards for organic production. Naturland cocoa must be grown in agroforestry systems.