The challenges facing West Africa’s chocolate industry Published by Victoria Crandall on 25 September 2017 West Africa, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is grappling with the aftermath of a disastrous 2016/17 cocoa season.
Transforming Nigeria’s agricultural value chain Published by PwC on 8 August 2017 Farming opportunities in Nigeria.
Ivorian chocolate makers promote locally-made chocolate Published by Emilie Iob on 1 August 2016 Ivory Coast is the world’s top producer of cocoa, but hardly any of it is processed into chocolate there.
Why agriculture and agribusiness can change Africa’s story Published by Stephen Yeboah on 18 February 2015 Agribusiness, centred around smallholder farmers, could change Africa’s growth and transformation story.
Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital emerges from the shadow of war Published by Brian Klaas on 27 August 2014 Once rocked by war and ethnic tensions, Abidjan is again rising.
The ‘absurdity’ of manufacturing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2014 African cocoa farmers see tiny portion of profits from finished products.
Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges Published by Tim Gros on 11 February 2011 Adopting a business-as-usual approach to agriculture in Ghana is really not an option if long-term and sustainable food security is to be achieved.
Cameroon to market cocoa according to geographical origin Published by Ricci Shryock on 11 October 2010 Cameroon is working to better market its cocoa exports with plans to increase production nearly 40% over the next five years.
Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2010 Stanbic Bank Ghana this week confirmed that a record number of commitments have been secured for Ghana Cocoa Board’s 17th annual pre-export finance facility.
Olam to set up new cocoa processing facility in Cote d’Ivoire Published by Claude Harding on 29 August 2010 Olam International has announced that it will invest US$43.5 million in Cote d’Ivoire to set up a cocoa processing facility in Abidjan.
