Cocobod

Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative creates working group to improve market prices

The Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI), have established a working group of member countries and sector stakeholders, aiming to drive improved cocoa pricing mechanisms and deliver a sustainable sector for key farming communities facing major tests, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

Ghana cocoa farmers set for 21% increases in payment after producer pay review

Ghana’s cocoa trade body, Cocobod, has confirmed that the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) has announced a 21% increase for the levels paid to the sector’s cocoa farmers, rising from GH¢10,560 per tonne to GH¢12,800.00 per tonne, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Ghana’s Cocobod refers suspected child labour cases in cocoa sector to national police

Ghana’s cocoa board, Cocobod, has reportedly referred potential child labour cases to police services within the country, which is believed to have led to a number of arrests, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ghana cocoa sustainability conference highlights urgent need for farmer support

A key sustainability conference in Ghana has agreed that enabling farmers to earn fair incomes for the production of cocoa is vital for securing the sector’s future, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

EU delegation meets online with Ghana officials over cocoa sustainability

The EU has continued web-based discussions with Ghana’s Cocobod cocoa organisation and the country’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, on delivering sustainability within the sector, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Ghana’s COCOBOD raises prospects for African markets, and cracks down on illegal mining

The chief executive of Ghana’s Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Hon Joseph Boahen Aidoo has called on local cocoa processors and chocolatiers to take advantage of the trade opportunities in Africa, facilitated by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, (AfCFTA).

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Ghana’s Cocobod trade organisation reopens after temporary coronavirus office closure

Staff working at the headquarters of the Ghana Cocoa Board in Accra have been affected by coronavirus, resulting in a three-day closure of its offices and subsidiary divisions following deep-cleaning of its facilities.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

BDSI expresses concern for cocoa industry over sharp decline in European grinding results

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has expressed concern at a sharp downturn in cocoa grinding serving the chocolate and confectionery industry, which has been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Neill Barston reports.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability