COCOA POST

Ingredients business Olam Cocoa has confirmed it has now achieved 100% traceability of directly sourced cocoa across its international supply chain, reports Neill Barston. The company, which initially made a commitment five years ago to…
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Indiscriminate sand winning has reared its ugly head in parts of Ashanti Region, destroying cocoa farms and farmlands. The aggression of the sand winners poses a threat to sustainable cocoa production as farms along streams in the target…
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The Eastern Region of Ghana is well-known as the fulcrum of the country’s cocoa production history with many describing the region as the birthplace of Ghana’s burgeoning cocoa industry. Probably, four major cocoa set-ups which continue to…
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The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has been bestowed with the National Award of Commander of the National Order of Côte d’Ivoire by the President of Côte d’Ivoire H.E. President Alassane Ouattara. The award was…
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An estimated US$400 million or more is expected to be used to address the ravaging Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD), and overaged or moribund cocoa farms, which have significantly affected the country’s cocoa production for some…
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Climate change and climate variability pose serious challenges to national development, especially agriculture – which is the backbone of the country’s economy. Climate change leads to increases in temperatures, changes in precipitation…
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The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has in his annual Cocoa Day message postponed the launch of the widely anticipated Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme till further notice. " Government of Ghana had given an…
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The Managing Director of Volta Impex Limited, Ishak Mutawakil, has promised his company's preparedness to fix the Nkawkaw Noyem to New Abirem road in 12 months barring any hitches. He said the company is committed to completing the…
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Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the opening of the 2020/21 main crop cocoa season effective Friday 2nd October 2020. Per the publication, Cocobod is sending the signal to licenced cocoa buying companies (LBSs) to be on the…
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Newmont Ghana has partnered Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to fix the Nkawkaw-Noyem to New Abirem cocoa road under a joint ventureship. The project, which is expected to be completed in 18 months will enhance the movement of people and…
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