Close to producer communities
We work directly with farmer groups and local partners, ensuring that quality and volumes are secured while maintaining long-term relationships.
Cocoa • Vanilla • Agricultural sourcing
Agricultural sourcing coordination for European buyers
ORION & OWA Associates Ltd supports buyers in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and Belgium by coordinating agricultural sourcing from West Africa, including cocoa, vanilla and related products, in partnership with ORION Agrotech & Trade SARL.
Why work with ORION?
We combine UK-based coordination with an understanding of European buyer requirements for quality, traceability, documentation and reliability, working closely with sourcing operations in West Africa.
Technical understanding of your needs
From moisture and fermentation to packaging and documentation, we align product specifications with the requirements of international buyers.
Transparent supply chains
We prioritize traceability from community to shipment, with batch-level data and the ability to share origin information with your teams and clients.
Our role is to act as a commercial and coordination bridge between West African producers and buyers across Europe, ensuring clear communication, aligned expectations and smooth execution.
Product focus
Products are sourced through the ORION group’s operations in West Africa and coordinated for European buyers by ORION & OWA Associates Ltd.
Cocoa beans
- • Export-grade cocoa beans.
- • Focus on fermentation, moisture and cleanliness.
- • Container-level volumes with documentation support.
Vanilla
- • Hand-pollinated and cured beans.
- • Partner farmer groups and post-harvest support.
- • Tailored specs depending on application.
Other products
- • Sourcing of complementary agricultural products.
- • On-demand depending on harvest calendar and feasibility.
- • Always with a community-first approach.