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Cocoa firms pour money into Ghana in bid to avert more losses

The article from Reuters discusses how major cocoa companies are investing heavily in Ghana to mitigate the impact of a significant drop in cocoa production. Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, has experienced a sharp decline in output due to adverse weather conditions, diseases, and aging trees. Companies like Cargill, Olam, and Barry Callebaut are funding initiatives to rehabilitate plantations, provide farmers with better planting materials, and improve agricultural practices. This investment aims to stabilize supply chains, reduce the risk of further losses, and ensure long-term sustainability in cocoa production. The efforts are part of a broader strategy to address the global cocoa deficit, which has led to record high cocoa prices.

Read the Full Reuters Article at [ https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/cocoa-firms-pour-money-into-ghana-bid-avert-more-losses-2024-11-27/ ]