Cayat - Coopérative Agricole de Yakasse-Attobrou

What Cayat - Coopérative Agricole de Yakasse-Attobrou does

CAYAT (Coopérative Agricole de Yakasse-Attobrou) is a Côte d'Ivoire agricultural cooperative headquartered in Adzopé that aggregates 3,318 smallholder producers — up from 283 at its 2010 founding — into a single certified supply entity for cocoa, coffee, and cashew nuts. The cooperative reports annual certified production exceeding 8,200 tonnes under FAIRTRADE, Rainforest Alliance (RA), BIO (Organic), and 4C association standards, and obtained its export license (agrément export) in 2017 to enable direct international sales.

The underlying operational technology is a 100% plot-level geolocation and traceability system covering all member parcels, complemented by SOLUFARMS — a proprietary mobile coaching application developed by CAYAT itself that delivers personalized agronomic advice, monitoring tools, and tailored recommendations to producers. Beyond agricultural production, CAYAT runs parallel community programs covering agricultural training, environmental awareness, education and health, and child-trafficking prevention, the last delivered in partnership with Tony's Chocolonely alongside other initiatives such as the Femme Héroïne women's training program and village water infrastructure.

The revenue model is direct export of certified bulk commodities (cocoa, coffee, cashew) to international buyers and chocolate manufacturers, with pricing negotiated against international commodity benchmarks plus certification premiums; no specific pricing is publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-buyer via the export license, with demand-side marketing supported by international agriculture exhibitions (Salon International de l'Agriculture 2025, Paris) and partner referrals. Governance follows the standard Ivorian COOP-CA (Société Coopérative avec Conseil d'Administration) structure, led by Directrice Générale Traoré Awa and President of the Board Traoré Sinan.

Name

Cayat - Coopérative Agricole de Yakasse-Attobrou

Legal name

Coopérative Agricole de Yakassé-Attobrou (CAYAT)

Website

https://cayat-ci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAYAT is a Côte d'Ivoire agricultural cooperative headquartered in Adzopé that aggregates 3,318 smallholder producers to export 8,200+ tonnes annually of FAIRTRADE, RA, BIO, and 4C certified cocoa, coffee, and cashew to international chocolate manufacturers and commodity buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Commodities — Certified Cocoa, Coffee, and Cashew Production

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee & Cacao Plantations (Coffee, Cocoa) (AFAGACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL), Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing Certification Services (AFALAMAD), Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Certified cocoa production
• Agricultural cooperative services
• Coffee commercialization
• Fair trade farming
• Cashew nut production

Headquarters

HQ city

Adzopé

HQ country

Côte d’Ivoire

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Cocoa and Coffee Production and Sales: CAYAT generates revenue through the production and commercialization of certified cocoa and coffee. With 3318 certified producer members and annual certified production exceeding 8,200 tonnes, the cooperative sells to international buyers and chocolate manufacturers under FAIRTRADE, RA, BIO, and 4C certifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CAYAT is an agricultural cooperative that produces and commercializes certified cocoa (cacao), coffee (café), and cashew nuts (noix de cajou) through its 3,318 certified member producers, generating more than 8,200 tonnes of annual certified production. The cooperative holds FAIRTRADE, Rainforest Alliance (RA), BIO (Organic), and 4C certifications and sells directly to international buyers and chocolate manufacturers under its 2017 export license (agrément export).

Product overview

CAYAT (Coopérative Agricole de Yakasse-Attobrou) is an agricultural cooperative that operates as a multi-product and services organization. Its core offerings are agricultural commodities — Cacao, Café (coffee), and Noix de cajou (cashew nuts) — produced by over 3,318 certified member farmers with an annual certified output exceeding 8,200 tonnes. The cooperative complements its agricultural production with a proprietary mobile coaching application called SOLUFARMS, which delivers personalized agricultural advice and tracking tools to producers. Additionally, CAYAT provides a suite of support services including agricultural training and technical support, community awareness and farmer encadrement, education and health initiatives, and child trafficking prevention — all aimed at the professional development and well-being of its member farmers and their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cacao (Cocoa) Certified cocoa beans produced by CAYAT's 3,318+ member producers with annual certified production exceeding 8,200 tonnes, certified under FAIRTRADE, Rainforest Alliance (RA), BIO (Organic), and 4C Association standards. Sold to international chocolate manufacturers and commodity buyers.
• Café (Coffee) Coffee beans produced by CAYAT member producers, specializing in Coffea canephora and Coffea arabica varieties, with the cooperative supporting cultivation and commercialization.
• Noix de cajou (Cashew nuts) Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale) produced by CAYAT member producers, with technical support from the cooperative for cultivation, harvest, and commercialization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,200+ tonnes annual certified production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tony's ChocolonelycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tony's Chocolonely conducted the 'Femme Héroïne' (Heroine Woman) training program to empower and build capacity of women members of the cooperative, providing tools and knowledge for economic and social development leadership.
• Tony's ChocolonelycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2023Tony's Chocolonely is a key strategic partner providing training programs (Femme Héroïne), ambassador certification programs, and community development support including water infrastructure projects. The partnership focuses on ethical chocolate production, fair trade practices, and combating modern slavery in the cocoa supply chain.
• Tony's Chocolonely (Country Director)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2023Joint initiative to install a hydraulic water pump in a village community, bringing clean drinking water to hundreds of residents for the first time. The partnership demonstrates Tony's Chocolonely's commitment to community development beyond ethical sourcing.
• Conseil Café CacaocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The Coffee and Cocoa Council supports CAYAT producers through social initiatives, including support for children of producers during major events like CAN 2023. The partnership provides community development resources and promotes the wellbeing of farming families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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