The Ripple Effect: How Ghana's Cocoa Production Affects Us All ( PodBites Ep. 45)
The Sound of Accra PodcastJuly 29, 202400:04:24

The Ripple Effect: How Ghana's Cocoa Production Affects Us All ( PodBites Ep. 45)

In this episode, Adrian delves into the challenges faced by Ghana's cocoa farmers, who contribute nearly a fifth of the world's cocoa supply. He discusses the significant drop in production due to diseases like the swollen shoot virus and harsh weather conditions, which have led to higher chocolate prices globally.

Adrian highlights the efforts of programs like Mondelēz International''s Cocoa Life, which supports sustainable cocoa farming in Ghana and other countries. He emphasizes the importance of these farmers to the global confectionery industry and encourages listeners to consider their struggles and support sustainable practices.


Timestamps

0:00 Challenges faced by Ghana's cocoa farmers

Watch our interview with Ghanaian Agriculture Entrepreneurs Nana Kofi and Gideon:

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Reference links used:

Cocoa Crisis in Ghana's output almost halves: https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2024/07/23/Cocoa-crisis-Ghana-s-output-almost-halves

Ghana cocoa farmers expect yield rebound: https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/ghanas-cocoa-farmers-expect-yield-rebound-20242025-crop-season-2024-07-18/

https://www.cocoalife.org/

https://www.mondelezinternational.com/

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