Who we are
Africa as our foundation,
the world as our horizon.
An Ivorian company specializing in the structuring and export of agricultural raw materials from West Africa to the world.
Our story
A clear vision,
a global ambition.
Founded in 2023 in Abidjan, CHAP & CO was born from the conviction that West Africa, rich in its terroir and producers, deserves a professional and rigorous interface to shine on international markets.
Our role: structuring exports of agricultural and food raw materials while guaranteeing quality, traceability and compliance — from Ivorian fields to European, Asian and American ports.
Mission & Ambition
What drives us.
Our mission
To be the strategic bridge between local producers of West Africa and the industrialists, distributors and processors of the global market.
- →Connect local producers with local industrialists
- →Connect local producers with international industrialists
- →Distribute abroad with rigorous standards
Our ambition
“To establish lasting partnerships with major players in the global market.”
- →Listing of high-potential products
- →Private label development (PLB)
- →Regular contractual supply
Our positioning
At the heart of the value chain.
We orchestrate the meeting between African terroirs and international markets.
Local producers
Supply chains rigorously selected in West Africa
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ghana · Nigeria
- Senegal · Benin
& CO
Strategic interface
Selection · Quality · Traceability · Logistics
International players
Global industrialists, distributors and processors
- Europe (Marseille, Antwerp, Rotterdam)
- Asia · Americas
- Local industries
Direct access
To African raw materials
Multi-industry
Food, cosmetics, industrial
Flexibility
Tailored sourcing
Custom solutions
For international markets
Market opportunity
A global market
in full growth.
CHAP & CO is positioned within a worldwide dynamic favourable to high-potential African products.
Terroir products
Continuous growth in global demand for authentic African terroir products.
Natural & healthy
Strong demand for natural, unprocessed, nutrient-rich products.
Diversification
Manufacturers seek to diversify their sourcing origins to secure their supply chains.
Gluten-free
Growing interest in gluten-free alternatives — cassava, hibiscus, shea.
“CHAP & CO is part of this dynamic by offering high-potential African products, adapted to global distribution networks.”
Our founder
Cedric Messou
Founder & CEO
At the helm of CHAP & CO since its founding in 2023, Cedric Messou carries a clear vision: to make African terroir a global reference in agricultural and food raw materials.
His dual knowledge of Ivorian supply chains and international market requirements allows him to orchestrate a rigorous export chain, where every link — from producer to container — is under control.
Let's build together
Do you share our vision?
Discover our product range or speak with us directly to build a tailored partnership.