Cocoa farmers across the country who have not been paid by their Local Buying Companies (LBCs) for their cocoa beans are expected to from today Monday start getting paid. The Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, who disclosed this on Friday said the Bank of Ghana had collaborated with the Ghana Cocoa…
The CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has entreated Ghanaians to consume more chocolate and other cocoa products daily since they contain antioxidants to fight coronavirus. This, he said, would boost the immune system to withstand the infectious disease. Additionally, eating cocoa could boost one’s blood circulation, brain power and enhances general…
This year’s national cocoa week celebration has been launched with a call on potential investors in the industry to avail themselves to support the government to establish, produce and serve cocoa products for both the local and foreign markets. The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, made the call in a speech read on his behalf by…