Asetenapa Co-operative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Society Union held its 5th Annual General Meeting in Suhum, a prominent cocoa-growing district in the Eastern Region.
The meeting stated the need for chocolate companies to fulfil their promises of paying a living income to farmers, aiming to alleviate poverty in cocoa farming communities nationwide.
Key Attendees and Remarks
The AGM saw the participation of officials from COCOBOD, the Ghana Civil Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP), the Department of Co-operatives, Fair Trade Africa, Fair Trade Ghana, Agriterra, and GhaFFAP.
Mark Ayivor, President of the Asetenapa Union, addressed the gathering, noting that the co-operative fell short of the 200-ton delivery goal set by their main buyer, Tony’s Open Chain, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Subscribe our newsletter to stay updated
Thank you for subscribing!
Subscribe our newsletter to stay updated
Thank you for subscribing!
