Child labor remains a persistent challenge in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana – NORC
WEST AFRICA – The multi-billion cocoa industry which is of significant economic importance to both…
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Ghana Cocoa Board rolls out online portal dubbed Cocoa Management System
GHANA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has introduced the Cocoa Management System, a comprehensive…
Nestle Ghana names Georgios Badaro as its new Managing Director
GHANA – Nestle Ghana has appointed Georgios Badaro as its new Managing Director, to be…
AfDB partners with fertilizer giant OCP Africa to undertake US$4m agribusiness project in West Africa
WEST AFRICA – The African Development Bank (AfDB) through the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM)…
Indomie noodles maker in Ghana Dufil acquires processing facility from Blow Chem Industries
GHANA – Ghanaian manufacturer of Yum-mie Noodles brand, Blow Chem Industries has sold its noodle…
AngloGold Ashanti launches agribusiness programme to support host communities in Ghana
GHANA – Gold mining giant AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has launched a new Agri business programme…
Ghana opens rice processing factory under 1D1F initiative to boost production
GHANA – The government of Ghana has inaugurated a rice processing center in the Adansi-South…
Guinness Ghana appoints Hélène Antoinette as company’s new Managing Director
GHANA – Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited, subsidiary of Diageo Plc has announced the appointment of…
AB InBev’s subsidiary in Ghana ABL champions responsible drinking in new campaign
GHANA – Accra Brewery Limited (ABL), a subsidiary of multinational brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)…
Leading Swiss companies partner with institutions of higher learning to launch master’s program in Africa
GHANA – A consortium of Swiss companies namely Nestlé, ABB, Barry Callebaut, LafargeHolcim and Bühler…
Chinese investor to establish US$10m cassava processing factory to produce ethanol in Ghana
GHANA – A Chinese Entrepreneur, Mr Sun Qiang is seeking to invest US$10 million in…
Cargill Ghana through Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Limited ups cocoa payment by 12%
GHANA – Cargill Ghana Limited, has disbursed GHS6 million (US$1.027m) to over 19,000 cocoa farmers…
Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo commissions new beverage factory under 1D1F initiative
GHANA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana has commissioned the Kasapreko Water, Juice…
COCOBOD inks US$1.3 billion syndicated loan facility with participation of 4 local banks
GHANA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in collaboration with a consortium of international and…
Ivory Coast to construct two new cocoa processing factories with US$389m
IVORY COAST – The government of Ivory Coast is seeking to increase the country’s cocoa…
Agro-allied industries in West Africa clinch US$1.4m financing from Bamboo managed ABC Fund
WEST AFRICA – The Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund), a blended-finance impact fund has issued…
Bunge opens first shea butter processing plant in Ghana strengthening its processing capabilities
GHANA – Global agribusiness company, Bunge Limited through its specialty oils and fats business, Bunge…
Unilever Ghana donates medical equipment to fight COVID-19 pandemic
GHANA – Consumer goods giant, Unilever Ghana Plc has donated seven handheld ventilators to the…
Ghana to inaugurate US$4m maize processing factory in November under 1D1F initiative
GHANA – Ghana is scheduled to commence operations on its almost completed US$4 million maize…
Olam expands use of its food distribution mobile app in West Africa
WEST AFRICA – Global food and agri-business company, Olam International is planning to introduce its…
Barry Callebaut boosts cocoa sourcing transparency in West Africa
WEST AFRICA – Barry Callebaut, a leading international cocoa processors and chocolate manufacturers has announced…
Ghana lays foundation for new cashew nut processing factory under 1D1F initiative
GHANA – Ghana’s district of Tain is the latest beneficiary of the 1 District- 1 Factory…
Guinness Ghana spearheads safety protocols as HoReCa industry resumes operations
GHANA – Guinness Ghana, subsidiary of Diageo Plc has initiated a partnership deal with the…
Ghana, Ivory Coast form joint cocoa body to coordinate sectors initiatives
WEST AFRICA – Ivory Coast and Ghana, the two West African nations who together produce…