About Plantation Industries
Plantation Industries Limited is a Nigerian cocoa processor delivering premium cocoa ingredients to confectionery, beverage and nutraceutical manufacturers. Established in 2011 from the three-decade legacy of Agro Traders Limited, which originates and exports raw cocoa, PIL was created to move further up the value chain by transforming cocoa beans into consistent, food-safe, export-ready liquor, butter, cake and powder.
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Today, PIL combines over four decades of cocoa origination and risk- management experience with modern processing, rigorous quality systems, and a sustainability-first approach. With our expanded processing footprint, we now operate at an annual capacity of 60,000 MT—enabling reliable year-round supply, faster turnaround, and stronger contract performance for international partners.
Our commitment to excellence earned PIL the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Award for Africa (2018), reflecting our ability to meet the strictest global requirements, consistently
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Our Mission
To lead with innovation, integrity, and resilience—advancing Nigeria’s role in the global cocoa value chain while empowering farmers, restoring ecosystems, and driving shared prosperity across communities
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Our Vision
To set the global benchmark for cocoa excellence from origin— shaping the future of sustainable food systems and redefining how the world experiences cocoa through traceable supply chains, climate-smart agriculture, and ethical sourcing.
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Our Promise
PIL’s Akure facility is engineered for performance, food safety, and traceability. Processing begins with strict raw material and packaging reception protocols, followed by high-efficiency cleaning, winnowing and roasting designed to protect flavour, safety and consistency.
Upstream Controls: Cleaning, Destoning & Shell Reduction
Cleaning and separation begin at the tipping bay, where magnets remove metallic contaminants. The beans then pass through a three-stage cleaning system: air-shift pre-cleaning (dust and light impurities), mechanical cleaning (wood, cocoa-related matter and shrivelled beans), and destoning by weight. Infrared-assisted conditioning improves winnowing performance and reduces shell content to below 1.75%.
Thermal Processing: Roasting as a Validated Kill Step
Roasting is a critical control point. Precision hot-air convection roasters operate at 120°Cor higher for a validated residence time to drive flavour development and microbial safety. Parameters are monitored, recorded and verified under our FSSC22000-aligned FSMS.
Our Team
PIL is led by experienced professionals with deep expertise spanning cocoa origination, processing, trading, finance, and global risk management.
View Our TeamOur Reach
PIL is positioned for seamless global trade, supported by efficient logistics, port access, and in-house export expertise. With dedicated container loading bays, heavy-duty forklifts, and a fully staffed fleet department, we ensure fast turnaround fromAkure to Nigeria’s major ports—including Apapa, Tincan, and Lekki FTZ.
Using electronic documentation systems for pre-shipment declarations, we provide real-time shipment tracking, proactive buyer communication, and structured post-sale support— earning PIL a reputation for precision, punctuality, and lasting partnerships.
Warehouse & dispatch
See how finished cocoa is handled inside one of our warehouses before documentation, loading and onward movement to production.
