The Ivory Coast-Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI) has formally praised what is a record mid-crop farmgate price in both Ivory Coast and Ghana, in response to spiralling values on Futures trading markets in New York and London, writes Neill Barston.
The Ivory Coast-Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI), has confirmed that the two West African nations have determined that they will retain the established origin differentials - additional payments for cocoa crops from a specific country), in a bid to ensure support for farming communities, reports Neill Barston.
The Ivory Coast has confirmed it is set to raise farmgate prices for cocoa by 11%, following calls from farmers for a significant rise in light of crop prices reaching sustained highs on global commodity markets, reports Neill Barston.
The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has confirmed its CEO, Hon Joseph Aidoo, is to become the latest key addition to our World Confectionery Conference event, bringing a focus on vital supply chain developments for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Labels for ‘sustainable’ cocoa can hide harsh realities for farmers trying to earn a living and eliminate child labour. In Africa and Latin America, The Globe spoke with growers on the front lines of global price wars