Three Mountains Cocoa Impact Report 2026

From the very beginning, when Leslie Agyare founded Three Mountains Cocoa and began working with farmers in Asante Akim South, the vision extended beyond producing high-quality organic specialty cocoa. It was equally important to ensure that the farmers behind the cocoa benefit fairly from the business.

Six years on, we felt it was time to put this work into numbers and share our progress transparently with our partners and other interested stakeholders.

In our first impact report, we look back at the journey since the founding of Three Mountains Cocoa: the growth of our team, the farmers producing Three Mountains Cocoa beans, the partnerships we have built, and the projects we have implemented along the way.

We also take a closer look at the past cocoa season: The addition of a new group of organic farmers marked a significant step forward for us, with production rising remarkably to 1,300 metric tonnes of organic cocoa beans in 2025/26. This strong production was accompanied by the much-celebrated distribution of USD 468,851 USD in farmer premiums.

The sustainability conversation around cocoa production is shaped by interconnected challenges, including deforestation, social issues, child labour, the need to support a living income for farmers, and growing demands for traceability and transparency. These challenges are part of our daily work and our ongoing conversations with farmers. Some are raised directly by the farmers, reflecting persistent concerns that affect their livelihoods. Others stem from international regulations and standards that we must meet as a business.

For a small company like ours, the work involved in addressing these issues thoroughly is substantial. We are committed to making progress across all these areas, but we also recognise the limits of our influence and the importance of setting clear priorities. We cannot control every factor affecting the communities we work with, but we can focus on where our efforts can make a meaningful difference.

One of our key priorities is to obtain Fairtrade certification for our company. We initiated the certification process this year as part of our ongoing commitment to fair trading practices and creating more value for the farmers we work with.

At the same time, we have just launched a new product: our Ama beans. Through innovation, the introduction of box fermentation in farming communities, and by helping farmers produce exceptional-quality specialty cocoa lots, we aim to create opportunities for them to earn more from their valuable produce.

To keep track of our growing farmer base, we are implementing a new data management system. This will help us improve data collection, close existing information gaps, and better identify where our attention and resources are needed most.

Finally, we are continuing our collaboration with partners on targeted projects that support the communities we work with. More on this soon!

This is our first impact report. Preparing it has helped us identify gaps, gain new insights, and recognise areas where we need to improve and examine more closely. We welcome feedback and look forward to continuing this conversation with our partners, peers, and other stakeholders, as we work together towards a more sustainable and equitable cocoa sector.

Download TMC Impact Report 2026