Solidaridad Gets over 10,000 Youth into Cocoa Farming
Solidaridad West Africa, a not for profit organization committed to creating sustainable business livelihoods has trained over 3,500 youth in cocoa cultivation and its supply chain businesses to help sustain the sector.
These were among…
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3D Printing in Chocolate and Confectionery Industry Gathers Pace
Without doubt one of the most intriguing recent machinery developments for the confectionery production sector is the advent of 3D printing.
While the technology has now been with us for a few years, it has until now been in its infancy…
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Meet World Cocoa Foundation’s New VP for Communication and Membership
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), Wednesday, July 31, announced the appointment of Alexander Ferguson as its Vice President for Communications and Membership, based in the Washington, DC office.
The announcement on its website said…
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Mars Wrigley Appoints New President of Business Development
Mars Wrigley has confirmed the appointment of Cathryn Sleight as the company’s new president of business Development.
According to the company, the post will involve exploring growth in treating and snacking growth opportunities across its…
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Spotlight on Philippines’ Emerging Artisan Chocolate Industry in Davao
Indonesia may dwarf the Philippines when it comes to cacao production in Southeast Asia, but Filipino chocolatiers are winning fans across the world who appreciate terroir and desire exclusivity, sustainability and socially conscious …
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MASO Youth in Cocoa Farming Programme
MASO seeks to create attractive, exciting, local employment opportunities in the cocoa sector by demonstrating how cocoa farming and its associated enterprises can allow the youth to have productive,fulfilling and rewarding lives.…
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Kasena-Nankana West District Assembly Distributes 10,000 Cashew Seedlings to Farmers
The Kasena-Nankana West District Assembly and Department of Agriculture has commenced the distribution of 10,000 grafted cashew seedlings to farmers in the area.
The distribution of the improved variety with a shorter maturity period falls…
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Ghana, Israel Collaborate to Eliminate Cocoa Swollen Shoot Disease
Ghana and Israel have signed a cooperation agreement to combat the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD).
Ghana is the world second largest producer of cocoa, the chief ingredient in chocolate.
However, a myriad of challenges…
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Ghana Cocoa Board to Raise $1.3 Billion in Syndicated Loans
Ghana Cocoa Board will raise $1.3 billion in syndicated loans for its operations in the 2019/2020 season, the Minister of Finance Mr Ken Ofori-Atta announced in Parliament on Monday.
In addition to the annual syndicated loan of US$ 1.3…
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The Hershey Company Records Second Quarter Financial Growth
The US-based Hershey Company has delivered an increase in net sales for the second quarter of 2019, recording figures of $1,767 million, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Its results come amid plans to raise the price of its core chocolate bar brands…
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