Specialty cocoa products for the specialty coffee industry In 1991, our founder was a newcomer to the world of cocoa processing; he had many questions for this centuries-old industry: Why were there so few “clean ingredient” statements on products that should be simple and natural? Why were there no “single origin” cocoa products showcasing attributes … Read more
There is much confusion surrounding the term “fair trade”. It can mean different things to different people with different organizations touting different certification credentials. For a brief time, Omanhene was certified by perhaps the most recognized fair trade certification organization in the US. As founder of Omanhene, I’m asked, on occasion, why we … Read more
The word “Omanhene” comes from the Twi language in Ghana. Twi is the language spoken by the majority of the Akan people who live in the middle of the country. The traditional capital of the Akan is the city of Kumasi. In Ghana, the local chief is the traditional authority at the village level. As … Read more