About CBI

A company committed to international agricultural trade

Cacao Bridge International (CBI) is a Canadian company specialized in international trade and import-export of agricultural products, based in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.

CBI aims to facilitate trade between Africa, Canada, the Americas and Asia by connecting producers, agricultural cooperatives, suppliers, buyers and investors. Its main areas of activity are the cocoa, coffee, rubber, cashew and soy value chains.

The company wants to help producers develop new commercial outlets, while giving international buyers access to agricultural products that meet their needs.

Vision

To become a leading international player in connecting producers, suppliers, investors and buyers in the cocoa, coffee, rubber, cashew and soy value chains, by fostering reliable, sustainable and mutually beneficial trade between Africa, Canada, the Americas and Asia.

Mission

To facilitate trade and strategic partnerships in our target agricultural value chains by connecting producers with international markets, while promoting quality, transparency, reliable transactions and responsible value chains.

Our values

Trust

Clear business relationships and commitments that are kept.
Transparency

Trade terms and decisions that are clear to every party.
Professionalism

Documented follow-up of requests, negotiations and operations.
Partnership

Seeking lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
Quality

Constant attention to product quality and compliance.

Governance built on transparency and accountability

CBI’s governance rests on clearly defined responsibilities, transparent business decisions, compliance with legal and contractual obligations and the prevention of conflicts of interest. Key management functions cover strategy, business development, financial management, coordination of import-export operations and partner relations.

Governance members

President and Chief Executive Officer

Koffi Kan Romain Kouadio

Project, program and portfolio director

Strategic direction, international representation, overall supervision and partnership negotiations.
Vice-President

Mazama Egloudjare

Freight forwarder

Market development and business prospecting.
Treasurer / Finance

Michel Boga

Sales agent

Budget monitoring, invoicing, payments and administrative obligations.