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Asetenapa Cocoa — Nature, Fairness & Wealth
Women members processing cassava into gari

Building farmer-owned enterprises beyond cocoa.

Cocoa is our foundation. Processing, restoration and new enterprises spread income across the year and keep more value in member households.

Enterprise 01

Cocoa

The core agricultural value chain.

Cocoa remains the foundation of the union: aggregation, quality control and marketing on behalf of members across 15 primary societies.

Women members peeling cassava at the Asetenapa Gari Processing & Training Centre in Abenabo, Suhum
Members peel cassava together at the Gari Processing & Training Centre, Abenabo, Suhum — where the women's-council-led enterprise turns member-grown cassava into gari.

Enterprise 02

Gari

Women-led cassava processing enterprise.

Asetenapa began exploring cassava diversification in 2023 under the Acting Now programme facilitated by Agriterra, and the women's council — already experienced in cassava processing — led the business plan completed in September 2024. With Agriterra co-financing, the cooperative acquired graters, crushers, roasting pans and sealing machines worth over €5,000 (contributing 20 per cent itself) plus tricycles and a motorbike valued at €5,075.09 for logistics and extension. The gari factory and training centre was commissioned on 20 August 2025, and gari is fortified with local staples such as beans to strengthen household nutrition.

Enterprise 03

TreePET / Tree planting

Environmental and restoration initiative.

Tree planting supports shade, soil health and restoration around cocoa landscapes. Verified restoration figures will be published once confirmed.

Enterprise 04

Other enterprises

Emerging farmer-owned enterprises.

[MANAGEMENT TO CONFIRM]. Additional enterprises will be listed here as management confirms them.

How we trade.

Volumes, grades and availability are confirmed per season. Prices are quoted on request against a specific volume, packaging and delivery term.

Partnership

Let's grow something meaningful together.

We work with buyers, development partners, technical partners, researchers and community organisations. Tell us what you are looking for and we will respond with the people who can answer.