COCOA BOARD

Fiji Cocoa Industry Faces Challenges Amid Global Price Surge

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Fiji is losing substantial export earnings from cocoa, with global prices nearing $10,000 per metric tonne. Cacao Fiji’s Arif Khan calls for government regulation and the establishment of a cocoa …

Business / economics

Professor Hanke Labels Ghana Cocoa Board as Corrupt, Raises Concerns for Farmers

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 - by Carmen Mendez - Leave a Comment

Professor Steve Hanke criticizes COCOBOD for underpaying Ghanaian cocoa farmers, claiming they only receive one-third of the market price. COCOBOD CEO Dr. Randy Abbey emphasizes the need to improve processing …