Meet Leslie: TMC Founder

Three Mountains Cocoa was born from a fundamental belief: sustainable transformation commences at its foundation. The origins of Three Mountains Cocoa may seem unexpected, as they trace back to the rainy climate of England. Leslie Agyare, the founder, sought nothing more than a high-quality cup of dairy-free hot chocolate to combat the dreary English weather.

As a fervent superfood enthusiast, Leslie was disheartened by the inability of his local barista to provide a satisfying milk-free hot chocolate experience. This seemingly small inconvenience ignited an unforeseen voyage of exploration and enlightenment, ultimately leading Leslie back to his familial roots in the heart of Ghana.

Leslie soon found himself fully immersed in the cocoa communities of Asante Akim South, nestled within Ghana’s mountainous Asante Region. Motivated by the farmers’ inspiring narratives and the captivating natural surroundings, not to mention the cocoa itself, Leslie’s mission transformed.

In 2020, Leslie established Three Mountains Cocoa and collaborated closely with the local Ghanaian communities to create the Three Mountains Organic Cooperative Union. Throughout this remarkable journey, Leslie’s unwavering commitment to fostering enduring change has remained steadfast, firmly rooted at the very beginning.
Since then, the TMC timeline has been a story of great accomplishments and big moves to secure the future of the TMC communities.

2021

• Regeneration of Cocoa farmers and rehabilitation with 67,740 cocoa seedlings and 1,620 shade trees.
• TMC works with community leaders to protect forest reserves and preserve wildlife.
• TMC offers training to support local farmers in establishing “organic communities.”

2022

• Three Mountains Cocoa obtains organic certification.
• TMC donates 20,000 hardwood trees to communities.
• First sale and shipment of certified organic cocoa.
• Three Mountains Cocoa becomes one of the few producers’ organisations in Ghana to sell to into the speciality supply chain

Today, Leslie is travelling the length and breadth of the US connecting and catching up with old friends, as well as developing new business relationships.

Get in touch using the email info@tmcocoa.com