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Cocoa production has dropped by 50 percent in the last 3 years – Finance Minister
Ghana’s cocoa industry has experienced a sharp decline, with production dropping by 50% over the past three years, raising concerns about the country’s economic...
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Ghana rakes in billions from gold, cocoa, and petroleum exports in 2024
Ghana’s export sector experienced significant growth in 2024, with total exports amounting to GH₵294.9 billion. This exceeded the country’s import bill of GH₵250.2 billion,...
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Ghana’s cocoa to undergo heavy metal screening by EU, Japan in September
Beginning September, the European Union (EU) and Japan will conduct heavy metal tests on cocoa exports from Ghana, citing contamination risks associated with illegal...
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Better crop, smuggling crackdown see cocoa arrivals surge to 70% – Report
Cocoa deliveries to Ghana’s warehouses have seen a remarkable surge, with arrivals up by approximately 70% compared to the previous season.This increase has...
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Prices of cocoa have not increased – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has addressed a viral flyer circulating on social media, claiming an increase in cocoa prices.The board firmly rejected these...
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Ghana, Brazil sign cocoa pact to enhance global industry collaboration
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has entered into a strategic partnership with Apex Brasil and the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to foster...
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Ghana’s total exports surged by 21.06% to $20.22bn in December 2024 – BoG
Ghana’s total exports saw a remarkable increase of 21.06% in December 2024, reaching $20.22 billion, a significant boost driven by a sharp rise in...
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Ghana delays 370,000 tons of cocoa delivery due to poor harvest – Eric Opoku
Food and agribusiness minister-designate, Eric Opoku, has told a parliamentary committee that Ghana postponed the delivery of 370,000 metric tons of cocoa for the...
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I don’t set cocoa prices, but farmers will get a fair price – Ato Forson
Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured cocoa farmers that while he does not have the authority to set cocoa prices, he will...
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Global restricted supply projected to surge cocoa prices in 2025
Cocoa prices are expected to surge in 2025, with projections indicating a potential rise to as high as US$9,600 per metric tonne (pmt) due...
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