Cocobod has engaged its international trading partners ahead of the new cocoa season.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ransford Abbey and his Deputy in charge of Finance & Administration, Mr. Ato Boateng, Cocobod’s delegation met with representatives of major international cocoa trading and processing companies with longstanding commercial relationships with Ghana’s cocoa sector.
According to Cocobod, the meetings held in London form part of its preparations for Ghana’s 2026/27 cocoa season, and reflect its broader commitment to maintaining open dialogue with key stakeholders and ensuring that trading partners remain informed and engaged.
Discussions centred on the newly enacted Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026 (Act 1182), the proposed cocoa sector financing framework, and preparations for the 2026/27 cocoa season, among other operational and commercial matters relevant to industry participants.
Key discussion areas included the proposed commercial paper and bond financing programme, liquidity arrangements for the season, the role of private-sector financing in supporting Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation readiness, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between Cocobod and international trading partners.
The meeting, convened by Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company (UK) Ltd. (GCMC UK), reinforced the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the international cocoa trade, underscoring the shared commitment to maintaining Ghana’s position as a trusted and preferred origin of premium cocoa.
Cocobod concluded by reaffirming its commitment to transparency, stakeholder engagement, and continuous collaboration with its trading partners as implementation arrangements for the new financing framework evolve.
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