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- International Institute for Environment and Development
- International Center for Tropical Agriculture
- Catholic Relief Services
- Rainforest Alliance
- Sustainable Food Laboratory
Case Studies | November 9, 2012
Reaching High-Value Markets
Fine Flavor Cocoa in Ghana
Accessing high-end markets can be lucrative for farmers. But doing so not only requires specialized skills and technology but also relies on direct market linkages. What can we learn from a multisector effort to help cocoa farmers in Ghana produce premium beans?
CONTENTS
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Executive Summary
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Global Industry for Fine Flavor Cocoa
- 3. The Ghana Context
- 4. A Strong Research Component
- 5. Improved Agronomic Management
- 6. The Business Case
- 7. Challenges and Risks
- 8. Encouraging Results
- 9. Lessons Learned
- References
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