Sacks of cocoa beans at a West African export port

Resolute · Versatile · Tenacious

COCOA and Agricultural commodities from West Africa to the World

We consolidate and distribute agricultural products by supporting regional growers of all sizes and experience — from Cocoa beans, Cocoa Semi finished and other Agro Produce to the World

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About Tendo Exim

Innovating within the agro-business value chain across Africa

Tendo is a legally registered agro-oriented business firm incorporated in 2014. TENDO is our coined word, which simply means Tenacity, Determination and Optimism as our anchor in all our pursuits as an Agro conglomerate.

Our main focus is to explore and exploit the agro-business value chain through innovation to create sustainable growth and development in the African agro-business space. We consolidate and distribute agricultural products by supporting regional growers of all sizes and experience — from Cocoa beans, Cocoa Semi finished and other Agro Produce to the World

Our Vision

To become a global commodity company that delivers world-class products and services meeting international standards effortlessly.

Our Mission

Working steadily to build a brand that exceeds the expectation of our valued trading partners worldwide.

Farmers sorting cocoa beans on drying racks
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Products & Specifications

We major in the following commodities

Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon are responsible for over 70% of the world's cocoa production.

Main products

Alkalized Cocoa Powder

Alkalized Cocoa Powder

Dutch-processed cocoa powder with a dark, even colour and mellow taste, made for dependable results in industrial food and drink production.

  • — Dark, uniform colour from batch to batch
  • — Mild, rounded chocolate taste
  • — Disperses well in liquids
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Natural Cocoa Powder

Natural Cocoa Powder

Untreated cocoa powder with a lighter colour and bold, fruity cocoa flavour for baking, drinks and confectionery.

  • — Lighter colour, strong cocoa character
  • — Natural acidity for baking reactions
  • — No alkali treatment
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Cocoa Liquor / Mass

Cocoa Liquor / Mass

Pure ground cocoa nibs set into solid blocks — the core ingredient for chocolate, compounds and confectionery.

  • — 100% cocoa
  • — Full, rich cocoa aroma
  • — Ready for chocolate making
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Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter

Pale, clean-tasting cocoa butter with good stability for chocolate, food and cosmetic uses.

  • — Light colour, clean smell
  • — Stable with long shelf life
  • — Food and cosmetic grade
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Other products

Shea Nut

Shea Nut

Dried shea kernels from the savannah belt of West Africa, supplied for butter extraction and processing.

  • — Hand-collected and sun-dried
  • — Sorted and cleaned
  • — High fat yield
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Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Natural fat from shea nuts, rich in vitamins A and E and prized in skincare, hair care and food.

  • — Rich in vitamins A and E
  • — Moisturising and soothing
  • — Unrefined or refined grades
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Cocoa Beans

Cocoa Beans

Fully fermented and dried West African cocoa beans, prepared for export to processors worldwide.

  • — Well fermented
  • — Dried and graded
  • — Traceable West African origin
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Looking for a specific grade or volume?

Tell us your specifications and destination port and we'll come back with availability and pricing.

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Our values and goals

The principles behind every shipment we handle

Excellence

We provide our customers with quality products and services.

Satisfaction

We deliver on our promises to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.

Profitability

We strive for sustainable profitability in all aspects of our businesses.

Social Responsibility

We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities around us. Our community investments focus on three sectors: Water, Health and Education.

Personnel Development

We place very high value on our personnel and are fully committed to developing and enhancing their skill, knowledge and competence.

Building Relationships

We believe in creating a lasting impression on our customers, achieved by building strong ties through respect, trust and loyalty.

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Providing guaranteed agro export safety

Extreme checks and monitoring on every shipment

We execute extreme checks and monitoring of shipments to guarantee safe and secured deliveries to clients — from farm-gate consolidation through grading, packing and documentation to arrival at destination.

2014

Incorporated as an agro-oriented business firm

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Cocoa and shea products exported

100%

Shipments monitored end to end

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Community investment sectors: water, health, education

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Our Waste to Wellness branch

Turning cocoa waste into skincare and personal care

Through LD Naturals, we use cocoa waste to create value-added skincare and personal care products — giving every part of the cocoa harvest a second life.

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Have any questions?

Feel free to contact us

Reach our trade desk for offers, specifications and shipping schedules.

Monday to Friday
8.30am – 6.00pm