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Government didn’t instruct cocoa buyers to halt purchases — LBCs President
President of the Licensed Cocoa Buying Companies (LBCs), Samuel Adimado, has denied claims that the government has instructed cocoa buyers...
“South Africa loaded 4x apple volumes to India in 2026”
India's apple importers face a tight supply of Gala right now, says Vijay Bhatia, founder of importer Mheet International. "The...
19 tons of contaminated pomegranates destroyed before reaching consumers
Nearly 19 tons of pesticide contaminated pomegranates were destroyed before reaching the market in the Republic of Moldova. The National...
Senegalese mangoes under scrutiny over fruit flies
The West African origins of mangoes are under particular scrutiny this season, due to the "high number of cases of...
Tanzania to host Hortilogistica Africa conference in 2026
Tanzania will host the Regional Horticulture Conference, Hortilogistica Africa, in November 2026 in the Arusha Region. The Ministry of Agriculture…
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEARS
The global pear market is entering a transitional phase, with the Northern Hemisphere moving toward the end of its storage...
COCOBOD to Lose Additional $495 Million Due to High Indebtedness – Mahama Reveals in State of the Nation Address
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is expected to incur an additional loss...
Grape export market is undergoing shift toward more sustainable post-harvest solutions
The preferences for grape packaging are changing, as sulfur pads come with concerns around residue management, says Dr. Moturu, CEO...
Ghana Intensifies Measures to Prevent Banana Bunchy Top Disease
Banana bunchy top disease poses a production risk to Ghana's banana and plantain sector, although the disease has not yet...
Absence of price stabilisation fund leaves cocoa and gold exposed
The recent 28.63 percent reduction in producer price for cocoa has reignited debate over the country’s ability to shield its...