Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and lenders have welcomed the first disbursement of $200 million of a syndicated loan facility to boost cocoa productivity in the world’s second-largest producer. The occasion was marked by a ceremony held in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday 23 June, followed online by hundreds of observers across the globe. In attendance were […]
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Ghana’s Cocoa juice ‘marries’ Bolivian cocoa beans in world’s first 100% cocoa fruit chocolate
New Couverture by Felchlin Swiss chocolate manufacturer, Felchlin, has unveiled a new couverture made 100 percent from the Cocoa fruit, with no extra ingredient. Made of Bolivian cocoa beans, the chocolate is sweetened with cocoa pulp juice from Ghana and becomes the world’s first sugar-free single ingredient chocolate. Several chocolate makers around the world are […]
Ghana Board celebrate $200M disbursement of loan to boost cocoa productivity
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and lenders have welcomed the first disbursement of $200 million of a syndicated loan facility to boost cocoa productivity in the world’s second-largest producer. The occasion was marked by a ceremony held in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday 23 June, followed online by hundreds of observers across the globe. In attendance were […]
COCOBOD, others celebrate loan disbursement
Ghana Cocoa Board, African Development Bank and financial partners celebrate first $200 million disbursement of loan to boost cocoa productivity in Ghana Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and lenders have welcomed the first disbursement of $200 million of a syndicated loan facility to boost cocoa productivity in the world’s second-largest producer. The occasion was marked by […]
Cargill launches first chocolate manufacturing operation in Asia, with growth plans across region
– India facility operational by mid-2021 – Annual chocolate production of 10,000 tons initially – Approximately 100 new jobs created MINNEAPOLIS, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Consumer demand for chocolate products continues to grow steadily in the Asia market. To help the food industry meet this growing demand, Cargill is partnering with a local manufacturer […]
JICA, others provide $600m syndicated loan to COCOBOD
Mr Yasumichi Araki (left) and Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other development finance institutions (DFIs) have announced a $600 million credit facility for COCOBOD’s Productivity Enhancement Programmes (PEPs). It is the product of a syndicated receivables-backed loan facility deal signed in November 2019, by DFIs — […]
Ghana Cocoa Board, African Development Bank and partners celebrate first $200 million disbursement of loan to boost cocoa productivity
(AfDB) – Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and lenders have welcomed the first disbursement of $200 million of a syndicated loan facility to boost cocoa productivity in the world’s second-largest producer. The occasion was marked by a ceremony held in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday 23 June, followed online by hundreds of observers across the globe. In […]
This is how the $600million COCOBOD loan is to be spent
File photo Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) on Tuesday unveiled the $600-million cocoa syndicated loan facility to revamp the West African country’s cocoa sector. The COCOBOD loan was pooled by a consortium of development finance institutions namely the African Development Bank (AfDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA). Other […]
Tackling 533 Coronavirus Positive Cases At Fish Processing Plant
The Tema COVID-19 Response Team last week commenced meticulous tracing and testing of people who have interacted with the 533 employees that tested positive at the Fish Processing Company in Tema. Those who tested positive were initially made to self-isolate but have now been sent to official isolation centres where they are being treated. The […]
5th Anniversary:Sen Ben Ayade a blessing beyond measures- Dr Betta Edu
Good governance depends upon the personal qualities of those who govern. The machinery of government is always subject to the will of those who administer that machinery. The most important breakthrough came to our State when we gave Sen Benedict Ayade our mandate five years ago. It has truly not been an easy ride knowing […]