COCOBOD has raised the cocoa producer price by GH¢1,008 per tonne as Ghana introduces a new pricing and financing framework for the sector.
Gehring will return to Coca-Cola from Monster Energy in December, bringing experience from Coca-Cola, Hershey, Swire Coca-Cola USA and other consumer businesses.
Post-harvest handling was another focus, particularly for tomatoes.
UNCTAD estimates cited in the whitepaper indicate that merchandise exports among developing economies grew from about US$0.5 trillion in 1995 to US$6.8 trillion in 2025.
The proposed program has a budget of more than US$345 million for 2026-2030, pending final approval.