Morgan Ayawine addressing delegates at the conference The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) of Ghana, together with the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) and the Trades Union Congress,
Stronger Cedi Cuts COCOBOD Export Earnings
Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo The Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, says the recent appreciation of the cedi, though positive for the broader economy, is
Ghana Losses 7,128.13 Cocoa Tonnes To Smuggling
The Director of Special Services at Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Jake Kudjo Samahar, has revealed that Ghana has lost about 7,128.13 tonnes of cocoa due to smuggling between 2020
COCOSHE Lauds Govt For Cocoa Price Increase
Alhaji Alhassan Bukari The Cocoa, Coffee and Sheanut Farmers Association (COCOSHE) has commended the government for increasing the producer price of cocoa from GH¢3,228.75 to GH¢3,628.75 per 64kg bag
Cocoa Producer Price Increased By 12%
The government has announced a 12 percent increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising the rate from GH¢3,225 to GH¢3,625 per 64-kilogram bag. The adjustment, which takes effect
Boahen Aidoo, Dr. Bryan Acheampong Clash Over Cocoa Loan Reform
Joseph Boahen Aidoo and Dr. Bryan Acheampong Former Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has launched a blistering attack on New Patriotic Party (NPP)
GIS Intercepts 25 Bags Of Cocoa Beans In Bunkpurugu
The intercepted cocoa beans Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) at the Bunkpurugu Sector Command in the North East Region, have intercepted 25 bags of cocoa beans being
Honour 70% Cocoa Price Pledge – Minority
Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku addressing the media The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to honour its pledge to cocoa farmers and pay them 70% of
Disregard Claims Of Increased Cocoa Prices – COCOBOD
Randy Abbey, COCOBOD CEO Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has urged the public to disregarded claims circulating on social media suggesting that the government has announced an increase in cocoa
Cocoa Earnings See Lowest Drop In 15 Years
Ghana’s cocoa export earnings have plummeted to $1.7 billion in 2024, the lowest in 15 years, marking a 25.4% decline from the previous year. Data from the Bank of
TCDP To Support Digital Traceability For Cocoa Sector Reform
Wahab Suleman The Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP) is set to bring digital innovation to the country’s cocoa industry, aiming to enhance traceability and efficiency across the cocoa
Cocoa Bag Now GHC3,100
Cocoa farmers have received a welcome boost as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced an increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 crop season. The new
Use local expertise to sustain cocoa industry – Boahen Aidoo
Joseph Boahen Aidoo The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo has urged the Project Implementation team of the Ghana Tree crop Diversification Project to utilise local