Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Must Align Cocoa Prices to Stop Smuggling – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called for the harmonization of cocoa producer prices between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as a strategic measure to combat cross-border smuggling, protect farmer incomes, and strengthen collaboration within the global cocoa industry. Speaking in his capacity as Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana […]

COCOBOD CEO Calls for Greater Trust and Unity in Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Partnership

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa from the two countries on the international market. Addressing stakeholders at a meeting of the Côte […]

Government Maintains Producer Price of Cocoa for the 2025/26 Light Crop Season Amid Global Price Decline

The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa for the 2026 Light Crop Season will remain unchanged despite declining global cocoa prices. According to a circular signed by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control (A&QC), Dr. Francis Baah, purchases for […]