Business News of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has stressed on government’s resolve to ensure that 50 percent of cocoa produced in the country is also processed locally. According to the Public Affairs Director of the institution, Fiifi Boafo, government has earmarked a number of measures to achieve the feat. The entire value of raw cocoa beans worldwide is estimated to be US$12 billion”“On the other hand, the chocolate market is valued US$110 billion and this indicates that adding value to our cocoa comes with higher returns than exporting raw cocoa beans,” he stated. The potentials and opportunities within the sector are there for you to explore and take advantage of, based on your skill set, we must take up the challenge and become cocoa entrepreneurs aside cocoa farming. I can on behalf of the management of COCOBOD promise you the fullest cooperation when one comes up with any such intervention.”

Source: GhanaWeb July 10, 2021 12:33 UTC