Brokerage

H.C.C.O brokers raw cocoa and cocoa products to the European confectionery industry and also offers the procurement of rubber, coffee, annatto and cashew.

Cocoa beans

Cocoa beans are the naturally fermented and dried seeds of the cocoa tree. The cocoa tree (lat. Theobroma Cacao) only grows near the equator. The main producers are thus situated in (West) Africa, Asia and Middle and South America.

H.C.C.O as an independent partner is constantly in contact with local exporters, cooperatives and institutions in the origin, as well as all important trading houses. This allows for a secure and specific supply and consulting of the chocolate industry. The industry can therefore choose from bulk cocoa from West Africa and Asia or fine cocoa from Middle and South America.

On demand, H.C.C.O surveys the supply chain and secures a timely delivery. The long-term experience of H.C.C.O in the cocoa business means a competent partner for the European industry for the purchase of the most important ingredient in chocolate making

Cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the natural fat of the cocoa bean. It is pressed mechanically from the cocoa liquor. The cocoa butter is produced in the industrialized countries as well as the origin, mostly as pure primed butter. H.C.C.O as neutral middleman brokers the trade of cocoa butter by the European industry and can rely on the production capacities of all important processors worldwide.

Using close business connections, H.C.C.O can satisfy the needs of the chocolate industry completely and fulfill the demand for Pure Primed Pressed cocoa butter in liquid or solid form. For the chocolate industry the timely delivery is of outmost importance. We consider the timely execution and just in time delivery a natural part of our service.

Cocoa liquor

The processes of roasting and grinding the cocoa beans result in cocoa liquor. Liquor is needed especially in the chocolate production and represents the main ingredient. It can be delivered either in liquid or in solid form. H.C.C.O is the first contact for known chocolate producers to purchase cocoa liquor.

It allows the industry to acquire its immediate or future needs of cocoa liquor and use the market expertise of H.C.C.O in the process. The European chocolate industry profits from the long-term business connections of H.C.C.O with the cocoa processors. Most importantly, H.C.C.O can advise the chocolate industry on the purchase of cocoa products without a conflict of interest.

Cocoa powder

Cocoa cake is the remaining product after pressing the cocoa butter from the cocoa liquor. A further grinding of this cocoa cake results in cocoa powder. The final product is used mainly in cocoa beverages and pastries.

Since cocoa powder is used in very different foodstuffs it is offered in many different varieties. H.C.C.O with its long-term experience in the cocoa trade of the European chocolate industry offers wide ranging advice and purchase of alkalized and natural cocoa powder with different specifications from different producers.

Green Coffee

Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world, cultivated in tropical regions across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The two dominant species, Arabica and Robusta, serve distinct segments of the industry and differ significantly in flavor profile, growing conditions, and application.

We currently hold offers on both varieties, allowing roasters, traders, and food manufacturers to source according to

their blend requirements and quality specifications.

Arabica: Grown at higher altitudes, Arabica is valued for its nuanced flavor, lower caffeine content, and aromatic complexity. It forms the backbone of specialty and premium roast applications.

Our offers cover a selection of origins with varying cup profiles to suit different roasting and blending needs.

Robusta: is cultivated at lower altitudes and is known for its higher caffeine content, fuller body, and stronger, earthier taste. It is widely used in espresso blends, instant coffee production, and as a cost-effective complement to Arabica in commercial roasting operations.

Our current offers include material from established producing regions with consistent quality standards.

For specifications, origins, or price indications, please contact us directly.

West Africa - Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cote d´Ivoire, Cameroon, Togo, Ghana, Central African Republic

Central Africa - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi

East Africa - Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania. Madagaskar

Cane Sugar

We broker a selection of sugars to meet the specific requirements of food manufacturers, confectionary industry and other industrial buyers across Europe. All types of sugar in our portfolio are EU-organic certified and Fair Trade certified.

Our current range includes:

Highly Refined White Sugar Fine-grain, fully refined white sugar. High purity, neutral flavour profile. Suited to industrial food production and beverage applications where consistency and clean taste are essential.

Refined Golden Sugar A refined cane sugar with a mild golden colour and a subtly richer flavour than standard white. Versatile for both industrial and premium food applications.

Unrefined Brown Sugar Larger crystal, unrefined cane sugar retaining its natural molasses content. Distinctive flavour and colour make it suitable for baked goods, sauces, and specialty food production.

Demerara — Specialty Large Crystal Unrefined Cane Sugar A premium unrefined cane sugar with characteristic large amber crystals and a natural toffee note. It is particularly sought after in the specialty food and artisanal sector.

All sugars are available in standard bulk packaging, personalised packaging, and white label options, allowing buyers to integrate supply directly into their own product lines without additional handling steps. As usual, we provide support throughout the entire transaction process.

For enquiries, specifications, or price indications, please contact us directly.

Cashews

The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is native to tropical regions and is now primarily cultivated in West Africa, India, and Vietnam, the world’s most important growing regions. Raw cashews are harvested and sorted into different quality grades based on kernel size, color, and condition, each of which meets the specific requirements of the processing industry and the food sector.

We supply both raw cashews in various qualities from common origins and processed products in standard sizes. Our network includes exporters and cooperatives in the major producing countries and ensures reliable access to both large supply volumes and specialty grades. Furthermore, we collaborate with various processing facilities in African producing countries (particularly Côte d’Ivoire) as well as with established processors in Asia (Vietnam, India).

Natural rubber

Natural rubber is the milky juice of the rubber tree. It is used in different areas (tires, erasers, pacifiers, rubber gloves, etc.) all over the world. H.C.C.O as a service provider procures raw as well as processed natural rubber (TSR 10 & TSR 20) for European and Asian industry and trading companies.

We partner with a dependable local network of suppliers for cup lumps (raw natural rubber) and local processors. Our team in the origin takes care of the whole process of contract execution: from the initial business contacts to shipping. We as a service provider especially always strive to satisfy the high expectations of both contractual parties. In particular, we understand to efficiently overcome communication hurdles with multilingual team.