National Trends
Preparing European suppliers for long term entry into India
As Horti India Expo 2026 approaches (12–14 March, New Delhi), East-West Trade & Consulting is preparing a focused horticulture trade...
Cocoa bonds test market depth as analysts split on liquidity and risk
The government’s plan to finance cocoa purchases through domestic bond issuance is drawing mixed reactions from market analysts, with debate...
We must move beyond raw minerals – President
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning the economy from a primary exporter of raw minerals...
COCOBOD Confirms Payment of GHC237m to Cocoa Farmers
The Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Jerome Kwaku Sam, has announced that GHC237 million has...
Producer Price Inflation Eases to 1.6% in Jan 2026
Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that Producer Price Inflation (PPI) declined marginally to 1.6 percent in...
Ghana not Content with exporting raw materials; seeks to turn to Value Addition – Agric Minister
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku has said that Ghana will no longer be content with exporting...
Bangladeshi lemon prices climb to US$1.22 per four
Lemon prices in Dhaka's wet markets have increased, with retail levels reaching Tk 100 (US$0.82) to Tk 120 (US$0.98) per...
FDA Warns against Use of Cement in Preserving Beans
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the use of cement or any unapproved substances in...
VEPEAG to Boost Local Tomato Production Following Burkina Faso Attack
The Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VEPEAG) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting local tomato production following a...
Cocoa Farmers Welcome COCOBOD Salary Cuts amid Liquidity Challenges
Stakeholders within the cocoa value chain have welcomed the pay cuts imposed on staff of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)....