About Us

Avant-Garde Cocoa Plantation Company Ltd is a fully integrated agribusiness in Ghana, incorporated under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992). We manage the entire cocoa value chain from cultivation to processing to the production of finished goods. Our operations deliver premium raw cocoa beans, semi-finished cocoa products, and high-quality chocolates and cocoa-based confectionery for both local and export markets

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Who We Are

We represent a new era in cocoa farming; sustainable, mechanized, and globally competitive. By combining modern agricultural technology with Ghana’s heritage of premium cocoa quality, we are redefining how cocoa is grown, processed, and marketed.

Our Vision
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To pioneer large-scale, high-tech, mechanized cocoa plantations that set new benchmarks for productivity, efficiency, and sustainability worldwide.

Our Mission
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To implement advanced farming practices across the entire value chain — from land preparation to post-harvest — achieving optimum productivity while maintaining the world’s premium cocoa quality standards.

Project Milestones Achieved

Following our strategic decision to venture into cocoa cultivation, Aguila Holdings has taken significant steps to lay the foundation for a scalable, sustainable cocoa production initiative under its newly registered subsidiary, Avant-Garde Cocoa Plantation Company Ltd. Below is a summary of key milestones achieved:

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Largely mechanised and irrigated agroforestry-based cocoa plantation

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1K+

Cocoa Trees per
Hectare

At Avant-Garde Cocoa Plantations, precision, efficiency, and innovation define our approach to cocoa establishment. Each hectare of land will be planted with 1,111...

1K+

Temporary Shade Trees
per Hectare

At Avant-Garde Cocoa Plantations, the jour- ney of every cocoa tree begins under the protective cover of temporary shade trees. As part of our agroforestry approach,...

170+

Barrier Crops per
Hectare

At Avant-Garde Cocoa Plantations, safe- guarding crop health begins with smart design. As part of our integrated farm layout, we are planting over 170 barriers...

40+

Permanent Shade
Trees per Hectare

At Avant-Garde Cocoa Plantations, we are building more than cocoa farms—we are restoring forest balance and designing farms that thrive in harmony with nature.

Cocoa farm canopy

Sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

Unmanned ground vehicle spraying in field

Unmanned
ground vehicle
for spraying

Sustainability Commitment

Avant-Garde Cocoa Plantations is committed to climate-smart agriculture, traceable and ethical sourcing, and inclusive growth. Through the use of environmentally responsible irrigation systems, agroforestry models, and engagement with smallholder farmers, the company promotes a resilient and future-proof cocoa industry.


#ZeroWaste. Full Value. Cocoa Reimagined.

We are committed to:

Climate-smart
agriculture

Traceable and
ethical sourcing

Inclusive growth with smallholder farmers

Our plantations use environmentally responsible irrigation systems, agroforestry models, and farmer partnerships to ensure a resilient and future-proof cocoa industry.

The Avant-Garde
Approach

Our zero-waste production model turns every part of the cocoa plant into value:

Cocoa Pods:
Organic fertilizer, soap, biochar, biomass fuel

Cocoa Sweating:
Natural juice and sweeteners

This approach not only maximizes revenue streams but also demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

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Our
Product Offerings

Cocoa farm canopy

Raw Cocoa
Beans – High quality
cocoa beans.

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Agroforestry Product

Plantain: Cultivated as an intercrop to enhance biodiversity, soil fertility, and serve as an additional revenue stream