Tag: cocoa
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Gold Surge Pushes Ghana’s Export Earnings to US$31.1 Billion in 2025
Ghana’s 2025 External Sector Rebounds on the Back of a Gold Surge Ghana closed 2025 with a remarkable rebound in its external sector, recording export earnings of US$31.1 billion. This marks a sharp increase from US$19.1 billion in 2024, underscoring the pivotal role of gold in the country’s export performance. The Bank of Ghana (BoG)…
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ICU Ghana Takes Lead to Address Cocoa Industry Challenges
ICU Ghana Spearheads Dialogue on Cocoa Industry Challenges The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) Ghana has announced a bold initiative to address the persistent challenges facing the country’s cocoa industry. In a move to bring together key players across the cocoa ecosystem, ICU Ghana is coordinating a high-level forum that will include farmers, processors,…
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ICU Ghana Maps Path Forward: Tackling Cocoa Industry Challenges Ahead of Talks with President Mahama
ICU Ghana Sets the Stage for a National Cocoa Dialogue The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Ghana is spearheading a collaborative effort to address persistent challenges in the country’s cocoa sector. As stakeholders prepare to meet with President John Dramani Mahama, the move signals a commitment to practical, on-the-ground solutions that can revive yields,…
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Hot Chocolate Could Boost Your Health, New Study Finds
New Evidence Suggests Hot Chocolate May Have Health Benefits As the weather grows cooler, many people reach for a comforting mug of hot chocolate. Beyond its cozy appeal, recent research is drawing attention to potential health perks linked to cocoa, the key ingredient in hot chocolate. While this isn’t a license to abandon a balanced…
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Hot Chocolate Health Benefits: What a New Study Really Says
Warm, Comforting, and Potentially Beneficial As chilly weather settles in, a steaming mug of hot chocolate feels like a cozy ritual. Beyond its comforting taste, recent research is prompting nutritionists to reexamine hot chocolate as more than a treat. A new study suggests that hot cocoa, when consumed in moderation and as part of a…
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Trump Cuts Tariffs to Lower Consumer Prices on Food Items
In a move aimed at addressing rising grocery costs, President Donald Trump announced a targeted reduction in tariffs on key agricultural imports, including coffee, cocoa, bananas, and certain beef products. The decision, disclosed on Friday, shifts away from the previous tariff structure by exempting these staple commodities from the higher duties that had been part…
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Geoengineering Limits: Coffee, Chocolate, and Wine Face Climate-Driven Risks
Introduction: A climate challenge no solution can fully dodge As scientists grapple with a warming world, there is growing attention on geoengineering — deliberate interventions to cool the planet. In theory, methods like stratospheric aerosol injections could offset heat and slow climate-related damage. But a recent wave of research suggests that even dramatic attempts to…
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Bananas in Smoothies May Undermine Health-Boosting Flavanols: What You Need to Know
Bananas and Flavanols: A Practical Health Question Smoothies are a popular way to boost daily fruit intake, but a recent study raises an important question for smoothie lovers: could a common ingredient like bananas be dampening the health benefits of flavanols found in many fruit and cocoa products? The research, published in the Royal Society…