Women Entrepreneurs are giving Trinidad and Tobago’s world renowned cocoa a new expression, transforming its rich bounty into products that carry the promise of enterprise.
TTT News caught up with some of them at The UWI Cocoa Research Centre’s World Cocoa & Chocolate Day Expo 2026.
For Chef Jeanette Marcelle, for Handmade by Jeanette company, incorporating cocoa in a unique way was important.
Meanwhile, Mekeisha Francis, founder and CEO of Kylex Naturals, noted the importance of using locally sourced raw materials like cocoa, in her skincare products.