Find Certified Organic Cacao and Cocoa Suppliers in New Zealand and Australia
Certified organic cacao is imported from the Pacific, Latin America and Africa and processed by certified New Zealand and Australian chocolate makers, importers and ingredient distributors. The suppliers below hold current organic certification with cacao or cocoa in their certified scope.
Certified organic cacao suppliers
Suppliers with current organic certification whose certified product list includes cacao. Data from NZ and Australian certifier registers; open a profile to verify status and expiry.
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Who sources certified organic cacao
- Chocolate, confectionery and bakery manufacturers
- Smoothie, snack and health food brands
- Private-label and gift retailers
Common questions
What is the difference between organic cacao and organic cocoa?▼
Both come from the same bean. "Cacao" is usually used for minimally processed, lower-temperature products such as nibs and raw powder; "cocoa" for roasted powder and butter. Either can be certified organic, and suppliers list the specific forms they hold in scope.
How do I check an organic cacao supplier's certificate is valid?▼
Open the supplier's ANZOC profile and confirm the certifier, certificate status and expiry date, then check that cacao is listed within their certified products. For audits, keep a copy of the certificate and the date you checked it. ANZOC pulls this data from the NZ and Australian certifier registers.
What if I can't find the organic cacao I need in the directory?▼
Use the sourcing request form on this page. Tell us the product, quantity and destination market and ANZOC will check with certified suppliers, including ones whose product lists are not fully indexed, and reply by email.
Can NZ or Australian organic cacao be sold as organic overseas?▼
It depends on the destination market. Each supplier's profile shows the markets their certification covers (for example NZ, Australia, EU, USA or Japan). Products certified under the NZ National Organic Standard or the Australian National Standard can be exported to markets with equivalence arrangements, otherwise an additional scheme such as USDA NOP or EU organic may be required.