Twin brothers aim to take on global cocoa giants

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Thomas Amter
November 6, 2025Advertisement
Cote d'Ivoire's cocoa industry is getting a local boost: Twin brothers Fousseni and Alahassane Diakite have opened a factory aiming to process up to 80,000 tons of cocoa annually, challenging global giants.
While the country produces most of the world's cocoa, only 40% is processed locally. Their affordable chocolate bars and cocoa products promote local consumption, create jobs, and keep profits at home.