Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto

Nigeria and Cameroon bid to join the Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa initiative

A notable expansion of the Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI) supporting the West African cocoa trade could be on the horizon, as Nigeria and Cameroon reportedly express interest in joining the recently created initiative, writes Neill Barston.

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