Cocoa

Ghana’s cocoa industry could suffer darker days ahead as the coronavirus pandemic has not just plunged cocoa prices on the world market but also stalled the current syndication process for loan facilities for the 2020/2021 crop season. CEO…
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As part of Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) mandate to help Cocoa farmers, the institution has encouraged farmers in various cocoa-growing communities in the country to come together as a vibrant community-based Cocoa farmers cooperative.…
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The second edition of Nigeria's Eko Chocolate Show scheduled to open Friday 3rd April 2020 has been postponed amidst the global coronavirus pandemic - COVID19. As of Friday afternoon, the populous West African nation had reported 190…
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U.S. customs authorities have asked cocoa traders to report where and when they encounter child labor in their supply chains in top grower Ivory Coast, three industry sources said, following calls from American lawmakers to ban some…
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The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Hon. Joseph Boahen Aidoo and his three deputies have donated 50 percent of their salaries for three months and a cash amount of GH₵ 200,000.00 to support the fight against COVID-19 in…
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Olam Cocoa has confirmed a new digitally-led initiative enhancing measures in Cameroon aimed at tackling child labour through monitoring and a specific programme of action. The move forms part of the company’s global commitment to put…
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Netherlands-based ethical confectionery business Tony’s Chocolonely has accelerated its mission to achieve a 100% slave-free chocolate industry with a major €36 million investment in the business by Verlinvest and JamJar. The two…
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