Quality Liberian Cocoa, Built on Farmer Trust.
Empowering Farmers, Cultivating Quality
ETTA Trading Corporation connects Liberian smallholder farmers to responsible regional and global cocoa buyers through direct sourcing, careful handling, and transparent trade.
Who We Are
A purpose-driven cocoa trading company rooted in Liberia.
ETTA Trading Corporation is a Liberian agro-based social enterprise founded by young entrepreneurs committed to transforming the cocoa sector. We stand between local cocoa production and serious market opportunity, building trust on both sides.
Our work is direct, practical, and farmer-first: purchase from communities, handle with discipline, supply to buyers who value responsible origin.
Our Position
Empowering farmers and cultivating quality is more than our tagline. It is our operating standard.
ETTA exists to make cocoa trade more direct, more transparent, and more valuable for everyone in the chain.
Mission
Empower Farmers
To empower cocoa farmers in Liberia through fair trade, sustainable practices, and access to reliable markets.
Vision
Recognized Supply Chain
To build a recognized Liberian cocoa supply chain known for quality, transparency, and responsible trade.
Motto
Connecting Farmers to Opportunity
Every decision we make is guided by this single, practical commitment.
How ETTA Works
From Liberian farm relationships to buyer-ready cocoa supply.
Direct Sourcing
We purchase cocoa directly from farmers and farming communities, creating a clearer and fairer path from producer to market.
Quality Handling
Cocoa is sorted, handled, and prepared with quality expectations in mind before any buyer engagement takes place.
Buyer Supply
We connect available Liberian cocoa supply to buyers seeking reliable, transparent, and responsible sourcing partnerships.
Our Services
Practical cocoa trade support for farmers and buyers.
ETTA is built for practical trade execution: source, handle, verify, connect, and support responsible cocoa movement from Liberia to serious market opportunities.
- Cocoa sourcing and aggregation from farming communities
- Quality control, sorting, grading, and handling
- Traceability and origin clarity documentation
- Buyer partnership development and supply support
Leadership
The ETTA Team
Led by Liberian professionals committed to agriculture, trade, and farmer-centered growth.
Ernest M. Jacobs
Founder & CEOLeads ETTA's vision, trade strategy, institutional partnerships, and market direction.
Orocious Moifore
Operations ManagerCoordinates field operations, sourcing activity, and day-to-day supply chain execution.
Thompson K. Kpair
Quality Control SpecialistSupports cocoa quality standards, product handling, inspection, and buyer-readiness.
Gboinzo K. Gblorso
Board MemberProvides governance support, strategic guidance, and oversight for responsible growth.
Export-Ready Mindset
Built to speak the language of both farmers and buyers.
ETTA stands between local cocoa production and serious market opportunity with discipline: better sourcing relationships, better handling, better communication, and stronger buyer confidence.
- Responsible Liberian cocoa sourcing at the farmer level
- Quality-focused preparation before buyer engagement
- Trusted local partner for regional and global buyers
Our Trade Promise
Empowering Farmers, Cultivating Quality.
This promise guides our work from the logo to every buyer and farmer conversation. It is not marketing language. It is the operating mandate of every person on this team.
Partner With ETTA
Looking for a responsible Liberian cocoa partner?
Speak with ETTA about cocoa supply, quality handling, farmer engagement, partnerships, or responsible sourcing opportunities.
About ETTA
About ETTA Trading Corporation
A Liberian cocoa trading company preparing responsible, origin-led supply for serious markets.
Who We Are
A purpose-driven cocoa trading company.
ETTA Trading Corporation is a Liberian agro-based social enterprise established by young entrepreneurs with a shared vision: to transform Liberia's cocoa sector. We are not a middleman operation with no accountability. We are a direct trade company with farmer relationships at the center.
Our focus is practical: empower farmers, cultivate quality, and connect Liberian cocoa to reliable regional and global markets that respect responsible sourcing.
What We Do
We help move Liberian cocoa from farm to market.
We work directly with smallholder farmers to source cocoa beans, support fair trade, strengthen supply chain efficiency, and prepare buyer-ready partnership opportunities. This means being present in the field, building lasting farmer relationships, and delivering supply that buyers can trust.
- Direct farmer purchasing and relationship management
- Cocoa aggregation from rural farming communities
- Buyer-aligned quality handling and preparation
- Transparent documentation and traceability support
Our Commitment
What buyers, farmers, and partners can count on.
Ethical Sourcing
Farmer-first relationships
We prioritize fair, transparent purchasing relationships with the farmers and communities we work with. No exploitation. No shortcuts.
Operational Clarity
Clear communication
We support clear documentation, communication, and accountability around supply, quality, and expectations at every step.
Farmer-First Growth
Stronger supply from stronger farmers
We believe stronger farmers create stronger cocoa trade. The development of farming capacity is not charity. It is sound business strategy.
Our Purpose
Mission, Vision & Values
The principles that guide our work across farmers, buyers, and communities.
Mission
Empowering Farmers
To empower cocoa farmers in Liberia through fair trade, sustainable practices, and improved access to reliable markets that provide real value for their work.
Vision
A Recognized Supply Chain
To build a globally recognized cocoa supply chain rooted in quality, transparency, and sustainability, with Liberian farmers at the foundation.
Motto
Connecting Farmers to Opportunity
This guides every procurement decision, every buyer conversation, and every operation we run.
Core Values
The standards behind the work.
Sustainability
Responsible farming and long-term resource care for generations beyond this one.
Fair Trade
Fair value for farmers and responsible conduct across all trade relationships.
Community
Growth that supports rural livelihoods and local development beyond the cocoa market.
Transparency
Trust built through clearer sourcing, documentation, and honest communication.
Excellence
High standards in sourcing, quality, operations, and buyer engagement at every stage.
Built With Purpose
Our values are visible in the field, not just on paper.
ETTA's purpose drives every procurement, every handling decision, and every buyer conversation. If that aligns with what you are looking for in a cocoa partner, let's talk.
Our Services
How We Create Value
Practical cocoa trade services for farmers, buyers, and responsible partners.
Service 01
Direct Sourcing
We work directly with farmers and farming communities to purchase cocoa beans, improve trust, and build more transparent market relationships. Direct sourcing means fewer intermediaries, more clarity, and a better deal for the people growing the cocoa.
- Direct farmer relationships in cocoa-producing communities
- Fair purchasing conversations and clear expectations
- Transparent value chain support from farm to delivery
Service 02
Quality Control & Handling
We support cocoa quality through careful handling, sorting, grading, and buyer-readiness preparation. Quality control is not an afterthought. It is built into the sourcing process from the point of purchase.
- Bean sorting and grading support aligned to buyer standards
- Quality-focused handling from farm collection to aggregation
- Market-readiness preparation before buyer engagement
Service 03
Traceability
We provide clearer visibility into where cocoa is sourced, how it is handled, and how quality is maintained from origin to delivery. In a market that increasingly demands accountability, traceability is a buyer's most important assurance.
- Product origin clarity and farmer source documentation
- Ethical sourcing support and responsible trade alignment
- Quality assurance communication for buyer confidence
Service 04
Buyer Supply & Partnership
We welcome responsible buyers, organizations, and stakeholders seeking reliable Liberian cocoa partnerships. ETTA can serve as your on-ground sourcing partner, supply coordinator, or market development ally in Liberia.
- Buyer inquiry support and supply discussion facilitation
- Partnership readiness for regional and global trade
- Responsible trade alignment and supply chain transparency
Ready to Source
ETTA is prepared to engage serious cocoa buyers.
Whether you are sourcing for the first time from Liberia or looking to establish a consistent supply relationship, ETTA can work with you. Reach out with your requirements and let's see what's possible.
Our Impact
Building a Better Cocoa System
Our work supports farmers, communities, and responsible cocoa trade across Liberia.
Farmer Impact
Empowering the people who grow the cocoa.
ETTA helps farmers gain stronger market access, receive fairer trade opportunities, and build more stable livelihoods. When farmers do better, the cocoa supply chain becomes more reliable for everyone upstream.
Community Impact
Supporting the communities behind the harvest.
Better cocoa trade contributes to rural economic activity, job creation, and improved living conditions in farming communities. ETTA's work extends beyond a single transaction.
Responsible Trade
Promoting trade that leaves something behind.
ETTA is committed to ethical sourcing, sustainable agriculture, and long-term industry development. Responsible trade is not a premium feature. It is the baseline we work from.
The ETTA Team in Action
A team that shows up in the field.
Impact requires presence. ETTA's team is visible in farming communities, engaged with farmers directly, and committed to the work behind the supply chain.
Contact
Contact ETTA
We welcome inquiries from cocoa buyers, partners, farmers, and organizations.
Get in Touch
Let's discuss cocoa supply, partnerships, or farmer engagement.
Reach out to ETTA Trading Corporation. Our team will respond to your inquiry and we are open to building relationships with buyers, institutions, development partners, and farming communities.