The 2021 National Cocoal week was launched on February 4, 2021, at the Marriot Hotel, Accra The Ghana Tourism Authority in collaboration with COCOBOD and Cocoa Processing Company has launched the 2021 National Cocoa Week aimed at promoting consumption of cocoa products and attracting investors into the local cocoa industry.
In a press release by GTA announcing the launch, it highlights that the 2021 edition will promote the consumption of chocolate and other cocoa based products as well as give a healthy orientation to the celebration of Valentine’s Day in Ghana.
A week-long activity has been announced as part of the celebration.
Read below the full release:
GTA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GHANA COCOA BOARD (COCOBOD) AND COCOA PROCESSING COMPANY LAUNCH NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WEEK
The Ghana Tourism Authority in collaboration with COCOBOD and Cocoa Processing Company launched the National Chocolate Week Celebrations on 4th February, 2021 at the Marriot Hotel, Accra.
The event which is celebrated under the auspices of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture was under the theme “Eat Chocolate, Stay Healthy, Grow Ghana”. It is organized every 14th of February to promote the consumption of chocolate and other cocoa based products, give a healthy orientation to the celebration of Valentine’s Day in Ghana and generate more revenue for national development.
In his opening remarks, the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr. Akwasi Agyeman stated that, the National Chocolate Week Celebrations in its 16th year since its inception seeks to minimize anti- social vices associated with the Celebration of Valentine’s Day and rather increase awareness in the positive effect on the consumption of chocolate. He further added that, due to the national and health benefits of cocoa based products, its consumption will help boost Domestic Tourism and promote Ghana as a preferred chocolate destination.
The CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Hon. Joseph Boahen Aidoo on his part indicated that cocoa as the main stay of Ghana’s economy seeks to generate foreign exchange for the economy to boost national development. He took the opportunity to educate Ghanaians on reasons to consume cocoa as follows:
a. Provides the most powerful dietary antioxidants
b. Reduces blood pressure
c. Delays physical signs of ageing
d. Minimizes discomfort/pain associated with menstrual periods. e. Minimizes worrisome changes that accompany menopause. f. Has aphrodisiac effect. g. Prevents stroke by improving blood circulation h. Fights dental decay i. Fights stress j. Provides Energy & VitalityLaunching the […]
