Could West Africa鈥檚 cocoa crisis spell disaster for farmers and chocolate lovers?
Ghana and Ivory Coast, responsible for over 60% of the world's cocoa supply, are suffering from catastrophic harvests.
Ghana and Ivory Coast, responsible for over 60% of the world's cocoa supply, are suffering from catastrophic harvests.
Illegal gold mining, climate change and a devastating virus have formed a perfect storm. Over 590,000 hectares of cocoa plantations have been affected according to Ghana鈥檚 cocoa marketing board Cocobod.
Meanwhile, shoppers who indulged in Easter treats in the United States found the cost of chocolate had increased by more than 10% on last year, according to data from research firm NielsenIQ.
大象传媒 Africa Daily鈥檚 Alan Kasujja spoke to 大象传媒's Nicolas Negoce about the specific challenges faced by cocoa farmers in the region.
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