By Samira Larbie, GNA
Accra, Feb 18, GNA- The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) will host the first ever Chocolate Business Summit to discuss opportunities in chocolate trade and its contribution to the growth of the economy.
The summit, dubbed, “The Chocolatarium” is scheduled for February 21, 2022, and seeks to enhance the consumption of cocoa, a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has said.
It said the Summit was in partnership with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ghana Exports Promotion Authority (GEPA), EXIM Bank and Cocoa Value Addition Artisans Association of Ghana (COVAAGH).
Mr Akwasi Agyeman, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, said the summit would bring together stakeholders within the chocolate value chain to discuss ideas on value creation, and funding for artisanal chocolate manufacturers.
He added, “After a successful celebration of the second edition of the National Chocolate Week, the GTA is introducing the Chocolatarium Business Summit to highlight ways in, which we can reap the economic benefits of chocolate while promoting its consumption.”
“We will also explore ways to boost chocolate sales for local chocolate manufacturers. This summit promises to be edifying and insightful,” it added.
The statement urged individuals and businesses interested in participating and exhibiting their products and services at the Chocolatarium Business Summit to register by sending their details to [email protected].
GNA
