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West Africa: Cocoa Beans Are in Short Supply - What This Means for Farmers, Businesses and Chocolate Lovers
The Conversation Africa, 19 March 2024
A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With… Read more »
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Nigeria: Cocoa Prices Surge to Record High On Naira Depreciation
Leadership, 15 February 2024
Nigerian cocoa farmers and exporters are reaping big as global cocoa prices hit record high, thanks to the steep naira devaluation that has resulted in a sharp increase in the… Read more »
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West Africa: Cocoa Prices Surge - West Africa Should Negotiate Better Deal for Farmers
The Conversation Africa, 4 October 2023
The global price of cocoa is spiking, a direct response to dwindling cocoa output in West Africa. In September, cocoa futures reached a 44-year price peak due to mounting concerns… Read more »