The passing of our founder: Henri J.M. Wientjes
We are still distressed at the passing on of our founder Henri J.M. Wientjes.
WE ARE COCOA FROM GHANA
Hello, we are Cocoa from Ghana!
Every day, millions of people around the world enjoy chocolate and other products made from cocoa grown in Ghana. Ghana’s cocoa industry is among the world’s best in terms of export volume and innovation. Hundreds of thousands of independent cocoa farmers continuously put effort in increasing quality and revenue, together with partners, local and abroad.
Get to know the country Ghana, the companies and its inhabitants and discover the stories and aspirations behind the highest quality cocoa in the world.
Sport
Ghana Olympic Committee
In June of this year Cocoa from Ghana launched a strategic partnership with the Ghana Olympic Committee. The common goal: improving the performance of Ghanaian athletes.
The Ghanaian athletes
There were 16 Ghanaian athletes taking part in the Olympic Games in Rio. As a sponsor we are extremely proud of their achievements. Learn more about the athletes and follow them closely.
West African Football Academy (WAFA)
For the next five years, Cocoa from Ghana will be the official shirt sponsor of the West African Football Academy (WAFA).
Dutch women’s handball team
Cocoa from Ghana became the sponsor of Dutch women’s handball team. We also encourage them proudly each game! Discover all the news about these players.
News
AKWASI FRIMPONG: GHANA’S FIRST OLYMPIC SKELETON ATHLETE!
It’s official! Congratulations to Akwasi Frimpong, the first Ghanaian skeleton athlete to ever compete in the Winter Olympics!
Akwasi Frimpong’s week before Christmas
Many people return home for christmas, but when Akwasi Frimpong travels to the Netherlands, it doesn’t go unnoticed!
Cocoa from Ghana
TEAMWORK
For Ghanaian cocoa farmers, it is common knowledge: you can obtain better yields by working together with the other women and men in your community. ‘When it Comes to Cocoa, It’s All About Teamwork.’ Working together for the best results.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Cocoa from Ghana’s work to empower women aligns with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of the United Nations. The UN views ‘Women Empowerment’ as the ultimate way to achieve gender equity. The guiding principle is to achieve greater equality between men and women.
PERFORMANCE
Ghana is one of the top cocoa-producing countries in the world- This is very significant for cocoa farmers and their communities. Parties in the sector look for ways to work more efficiently while improving the quality of the product.
Cacao facts
KG OF COCOA BEANS: THAT IS HOW MUCH GHANA PRODUCES EVERY YEAR.
PER CENT OF ALL THE CHOCOLATE THAT WE EAT IN THE NETHERLAND IS WHITE CHOCOLATE.
KG OF COCOA BEANS: THAT IS HOW MUCH A COCOA TREE PRODUCES PER YEAR.
KG OF CHOCOLATE: THAT IS HOW MUCH EACH PERSON IN THE NETHERLANDS EATS ON AVERAGE EACH YEAR.