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Wezi Mzumara, Kwanza Cocoa

Wezi Mzumara

Kwanza Cocoa

Malawi
Agribusiness SMEs, Food Business, Restaurants and Cafeterias, Retail

About Company

Kwanza Cocoa is a Malawian bean-to-bar craft chocolate company transforming locally grown cocoa into premium chocolate and cocoa products while creating sustainable economic opportunities for smallholder farmers. We are committed to producing high-quality, ethically sourced chocolate that celebrates Malawi's unique cocoa-growing potential and showcases African excellence to local and international markets. Our vision is to position Malawi as a recognised producer of premium, traceable cocoa and craft chocolate, while building an inclusive value chain that improves farmer livelihoods, empowers women and youth, and contributes to sustainable economic growth. Our mission is to create luxurious, single-origin chocolate and value-added cocoa products through ethical sourcing, innovation, and environmentally responsible production. We work directly with cocoa farmers to promote quality, traceability, climate-smart agriculture, and fair market access, ensuring that more value remains within Malawi. Beyond chocolate, Kwanza Cocoa is investing in product innovation by exploring the full potential of the cocoa fruit, including cocoa pulp (cocoa sweating), cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and other value-added products that reduce waste and create new income streams. As demand for premium African products continues to grow, we are expanding our production capacity, strengthening our farmer network, and preparing for export markets while maintaining our commitment to quality, sustainability, and transparency. Through every bar we produce, Kwanza Cocoa aims to tell the story of Malawi—one rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and a belief that African-grown cocoa can compete with the very best in the world.