Belgian ingredients specialist Puratos launches chocolate manufacturing facility in Ivory Coast

IVORY COAST – Puratos, a global leader in innovative multi-sectoral food ingredients, has officially launched its cutting-edge chocolate facility in Ivory Coast, to enable it to reach its goal of sustainable cocoa production. The new facility is equipped with the latest technological advancements, ensuring optimal production efficiency while adhering to the highest quality and sustainability standards. The facility also incorporates…

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OCP Africa partners UM6P to launch a US$4.5M ‘Digital Farming School’ in Ivory Coast

IVORY COAST – The Ivorian state and the OCP Group have laid the first stone for the establishment of a Digital Farming School aimed at unlocking the potential of the agricultural sector in the country. According to Ecofin Agency, the laying of the foundation follows an earlier memorandum of understanding signed in 2022 between OCP Group and the Ivorian state…

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Dekel Agri-Vision achieves a 108.4% jump in crude palm oil output to hit 6,179 tonnes

IVORY COAST – Dekel Agri-Vision PLC, a United Kingdom-based agro-industrial company with subsidiaries in Ivory Coast, has announced that crude palm oil multiplied to 6,179 tonnes in April from 2,965 tonnes last year, a 108.4% jump. According to the West Africa-focused agricultural company, crude palm oil output sales and output significantly increased at its Ayenouan project, labeling its financial performance “a…

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Dekel Agri-Vision kicks off Cashew Production in Ivory Coast to boost local processing

IVORY COST-Dekel Agri-Vision PLC, a United Kingdom-based agro-industrial company with subsidiaries in Ivory Coast, plans to start full commercial production of raw cashew nut processing plant in Ivory Coast in 2023 to boost local processing. Dekel has increased its interest in the cashew project to 100%, following the acquisition of a 29% beneficial interest in Pearlside Holdings Ltd for GBP619,000…

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Cashew nut industries seek aid extension from the government to boost local processing

IVORY COST-The Grouping of Cashew Industrialists (GTCI) has called on the executive to extend its support plan for local processing companies as a cushion from bankruptcy. Ivory Coast is the world’s top cashew producer, with an annual production of about 1 million tonnes, and the crop is the second agricultural export product after cocoa. Although the sector has generally shown…

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