Three Ghanaian cocoa farmers have been awarded at the 2017 edition of the Cocoa Excellence Awards ceremony, for having the best of the world’s standard for cocoa.
The farmers are; Simon Marfo, John Kofi Asiamah, and Noah Obeng.
The awards ceremony which took place in Paris – France, is held every two years to award the hard work of cocoa farmers across the world.
Out of 40 countries that entered into the competition, Ghana together with Ivory Coast and Ecuador were the countries permitted to submit the highest number of samples.
A total of 166 samples of cocoa beans, originating from 40 producing countries were received.
Each country was given a limited quota as regards a number of bean samples to submit based on some set criteria.
Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ecuador had the highest quota of 9 samples each.
A cocoa farmer from Ghana received the award in the 2013 edition and in 2015, two cocoa farmers also won awards and were celebrated at the Salon Du Chocolat Fair in Paris.
On his part CEO of Cocobod Joseph Boahen Aidoo advised cocoa farmers in Ghana to put in extra effort to ensure their work can be recognized globally.
Source: Africafeeds.com / Fred Dzakpata
