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Five things Africa can do to make the most of its cocoa

West Africa produces 75% of the world’s cocoa beans and yet barely one-fifth of cocoa farmers in the region make a living wage.

United statesCoted ivoireIvory coastYanick lhommelMax havelaarSanja fabrioBrigitte cuendetMars wrigleyVirginie manginChristian robinAfrican development bankGeneration cocoa youth programSeries cocoaWest africaCocoa lifeNorth america

West Africa wants more of Europe s chocolate pie

Growing and exporting cocoa beans may be big business but it’s low-margin and volatile. Moving up the value chain could be more profitable and stable.

Coted ivoireUnited statesUnited kingdomGold coastIvory coastNerys averyYves brahima konMarc tobaCarlos follanaBarry callebautGuan chong berhadAlassane ouattaraBrandon tayEconomic partnership agreementInternational cocoa organizationInternational trade centre

How the humble cocoa bean gets turned into chocolate and money

The chocolate supply chain has many intermediaries from bean to bar. Those at the bottom get the least but it doesn t have to be this way.

United statesUnited kingdomCoted ivoireGold coastIvory coastBarry callebautBasel mission in akropongEuropean unionSeries cocoaWest africaSouth americaRoyal botanic gardensBasel missionBritish crownWest african

Can a West African cocoa cartel rise from the ashes?

Ghana and Ivory Coast tried to raise cocoa bean prices but were derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic. They’re now trying to claw back lost ground.

Coted ivoireUnited statesUnited kingdomGreater accraGold coastIvory coastNerys averyBarry callebautChristian robinUrs furrerAlex assanvoUniversity of wageningenInternational cocoa organizationBasel mission in akropongEuropean unionIntercontinental exchange

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