The 2022 National Best Cocoa Farmers have set off on an educational tour of cocoa processing facilities in Europe. This tour, part of the award package from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the cocoa industry, aims to enhance their understanding of the global cocoa value chain.
The delegation, which includes Bismark Fuachie, the 2022 National Best Cocoa Farmer; Joyce Dapaah, the Most Enterprising Female Cocoa Farmer; and Peter Paintsil, the Most Promising Young Cocoa Farmer, will visit leading cocoa processing facilities in Switzerland and the Netherlands. They will explore operations at major firms such as Cargill, Cocoa Source, and KOA, observing processes from roasting and grinding to refining and packaging.
Throughout the tour, the farmers will interact with industry experts and learn about the latest advancements in cocoa processing. “We are thrilled about this opportunity to expand our knowledge and enhance our farming practices,” said Bismark Fuachie. By gaining insights into the entire value chain, the farmers are expected to return with new ideas to improve their operations, further boosting Ghana’s cocoa sector.
