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Chocolatarium 2022 To Highlight Business Of Chocolate In Ghana

Artisanal chocolatiers to showcase the best of Ghanaian chocolate

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By Kojo Hayford
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More than two dozen Ghanaian artisanal chocolate makers and cocoa innovators are expected to showcase their best at the maiden Business of Chocolate Summit and exhibition on Monday, 21st February 2022 in Accra.

The event dubbed The Chocolatarium 2022 is organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with key public and private sector partners including the Cocoa Value Addition Artisans Association of Ghana (COVAAAGH).

Other major partners are Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ghana Exports Promotion Authority (GEPA), and EXIM Bank.

Among others, the programme is said to discuss the business of chocolate and its contribution to the growth of the economy.

The Chief Executive Officer of GTA, Akwasi Agyeman, explained that the event seeks to bring together stakeholders within the chocolate value chain to discuss ideas on value creation and funding for artisanal chocolate manufacturers.

He believes the sector holds great potential for job creation and economic development thus the need to explore it thoroughly by key stakeholders.

Mr Agyeman said, “After a successful observance/celebration of the 2nd edition of the National Chocolate Week, the GTA is introducing the Chocolatarium Business Summit to highlight ways in which we can reap the economic benefits of chocolates while promoting its consumption.

“We will also explore ways to boost chocolate sales for local chocolate manufacturers. This summit promises to be edifying and insightful.”

The Chocolatarium 2022 comes off at Kempinski Grand Hotel and will be attended by high profile personalities including the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Mohammed Awal; GEPA CEO, Dr Afua Asabea Asare; CEO of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen-Aidoo; GEA CEO, Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, and CEO of GIPC, Yofi Grant.

 

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Kamini Chocolate CEO To Speak At PROPAK Ghana 2023

By Kojo Hayford

Lucy Afari, the Chief Executive Officer of Flexy Foods, manufacturers of Ghana’s Kamini Chocolate brand is set to speak at PROPAK Ghana 2023.

The Kamini Chocolate boss, who is also an Executive of the Cocoa Value Addition Artisans Association of Ghana (COVAAAGH), will be contributing to a panel discussion on the topic Ghana’s rising entrepreneurs – The Manufacturing & Exporting Journey: Key Challenges and Lessons so far.

The session is slated for Tuesday 6th June 2023 at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra Ghana.

Sharing the panel with Lucy Afari will be Mellisa Mensah of Accra Premium Foundation and the Accra Food Festival, and Anthea Ohene of Ghana Enterprises Agency.

Also making the 5-member panel is Winfred Djabatey of Gold Coast Cocoa Limited as well as Georgina Koomson of Ideal Providence Farms.

All speakers will be sharing their journeys in agribusiness and food manufacturing for domestic and export.

“I’m excited to be speaking at Propak Ghana taking place from 6 to 8 June in Accra. Along with my experience on this journey so far, I shall also be sharing ideas and opportunities for wealth creation,” Afari told Cocoa Post.

Propak Ghana is West Africa’s largest event for the packaging, print, plastics and food processing industry.

The platform is one of the biggest B2B exhibitions and conferences in sub-Saharan Africa with similar events in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.

Propak Ghana returns for its first in-person engagement following a break occasioned by the COVID19 pandemic.

It is a free-to-attend conference and exhibition and happening this year from 6th – 8th June 2023 in Accra.

Propak Ghana 2023 is billed to host senior representatives from a number of the industry’s leading brands and businesses as they unveiled exclusive market insights, technology trends and crucial advice on how to take your business to the next level.

Organisers have touted the platform as the benchmark industry event, and representatives and officials from around the world would converge to discuss opportunities and developments through panel discussions and presentations.

The general public, particularly entrepreneurs with plans to tap into the lucrative export market are encouraged to participate in the global meeting point of bold industry and government leaders pushing the packaging industry forward.

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