About us
Cameroon’s Cocoa Legacy and COOKO’s Innovation
With a century-long tradition of cultivating fine-flavor Criollo and Trinitario cocoa, Cameroon stands out for its rich genetic heritage and sustainable agroforestry practices. Building on this legacy, Cooko combines tradition with innovation through our Source Fermented Cacao® process, delivering exceptional quality, traceability, and sustainability while empowering local farmers.
The Significance of the Ntui R&D Centre
Cooko’s Research and Development Center in Ntui is the heart of our innovation. Strategically located in central Cameroon, just 50 kilometers north of Yaoundé, the centre bridges tradition and technology. It serves as a hub for refining our Source Fermented Cacao® process, preserving the unique flavour profiles of Cameroonian cocoa, and driving sustainable practices. By partnering directly with local farmers, the Ntui R&D Centre ensures quality, traceability, and continuous improvement at every step of the cocoa journey.
Meet the Team
Ferdi van Heerden
Founder & CEO
Deep Parsana
Senior Project Manager
Jorina Bruwer
Team Coordinator
Epanty Mbanda
Co- Country Manager
Bonolo Mokoatsi
Geospatial Data Scientist
Christian Ngatcha
QA coordinator
Pierre-Alain Konan
Country Manager
Silke Elwers
VP - Product Integrity
Johnson Enowtaku
Commercial Director
Rahel Manga
Accountant Cameroon
Shaun Nicholls
VP - Operations
Our Location
Located 50 kilometers north of Yaoundé, Ntui is at the heart of Cooko’s mission to preserve and elevate Cameroonian cocoa.
