Coconut

Coconut Puts Ghana On The Global World Market
02 Oct

Coconut Puts Ghana On The Global World Market

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Dr Efua Asabea Asare, has revealed Ghana’s vision to invest and grow coconut has positioned the country in the global world market. She said Ghana’s coconut oil, coconut water and other products from coconut known on the world market is making Ghana’s position on the world market, as far as coconut is concerned, very steady. The Ghana Export Promotion CEO made this known during the third edition of the international coconut festival held in Takoradi. Ghana is endowed with the ideal climatic conditions for increased production of coconut for…
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GEPA Keen On Developing Coconut Industry
02 Oct

GEPA Keen On Developing Coconut Industry

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The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has said it is determined to develop the coconut industry by exploring new markets for industry players. “Presently, the sector employs about 360,000 people; and about 5.4 percent of the country’s population also depend on coconut farming as a means of livelihood,” said Dr. Afua Asabea Asare, Chief Executive Officer-GEPA. The move to explore more opportunities, she explained, will enable the industry to produce more, employ additional people and ultimately contribute to national development. She said this at the opening ceremony of the 3rd International Coconut Festival in Takoradi. It was on the theme…
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