Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

The latest payment brings COCOBOD’s total DDEP-related settlements in 2026 to GH¢2.683 billion and concludes outstanding obligations to non-participating Cocoa Bill holders.

The certification is expected to strengthen Kiganda’s access to premium coffee markets while supporting more consistent production and sustainable farming practices.

Cocoa Processing Company faces mounting financial pressure despite stronger confectionery sales and higher local revenue during the six months to March 2026.

Ghana’s cocoa regulator posted a major financial turnaround as higher cocoa purchases and sales lifted revenue, restored positive equity and improved key profitability indicators.

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire receive higher living-income reference prices as the global cocoa market faces changing production, demand and weather conditions.