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flag Ghana’s cocoa chief met Japanese firms to reinforce trade, highlighting supply commitments and sustainability efforts.

flag Dr. Ransford Abbey, CEO of Ghana’s Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), met with top Japanese chocolate makers including Glico and Itochu during an Expo in Japan to strengthen cocoa trade ties. flag He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to supplying cocoa to Japan, which sources nearly 70% of its cocoa from Ghana. flag Abbey outlined efforts to combat the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease and illegal mining, and invited Japanese partners to support rehabilitation programs aimed at boosting yields and ensuring sustainable, high-quality cocoa supply. flag The Japanese companies welcomed the initiatives and pledged ongoing support, recognizing Ghana’s vital role in their production chains.

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