Tema Local Processing Drive To Spur Jobs, Industrial Growth– CPC.
The Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations at the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC), Mr. Osei Kwame Crifis, has described government’s directive to process at least 50 percent of Ghana’s cocoa beans locally as a major catalyst for industrialisation and job creation.
According to him, increased access to raw cocoa beans, coupled with ongoing sector reforms, will significantly boost production capacity potentially pushing output up by more than 100 percent.
The policy, announced by the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, requires that a minimum of 50 percent of all cocoa beans be processed domestically beginning with the 2026/2027 crop season.
Speaking diring the National Chocolate Day Celebration in Tema, Mr. Crifis said the directive marks a turning point for the cocoa sector and positions CPC to consolidate its status as Ghana’s leading cocoa processor.
He noted that the reform aligns with broader government efforts to strengthen the cocoa value chain, expand local manufacturing capacity and create sustainable employment opportunities.
He emphasised that deepening local processing will not only add value to Ghana’s cocoa but also stimulate downstream industries and open up new opportunities for young people.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Production at CPC, Mr. James Ababio, expressed optimism that the initiative will enhance productivity and improve affordability of cocoa products on the local market.
He said increased local processing will drive efficiency, reduce production bottlenecks and ultimately make CPC products more competitive.
REPORT: AHIABOR AUGUSTINE.
