"From bean to bar: Accelerating the industrialization of African cocoa for sustainable growth."
Africa produces nearly 75% of the world's cocoa, yet it captures only a tiny fraction of the value generated by the global chocolate industry. SAPCCA 2027 in Accra is committed to breaking this cycle.
The forum will focus on local processing. It is no longer just about exporting raw beans, but about developing industrial units capable of producing cocoa butter, powder, and finished products directly on the continent.
"The goal is to mobilize massive investment so that producing countries become true industrial hubs."
These transformations will create thousands of skilled jobs and strengthen the economic autonomy of farming communities. SAPCCA is the ideal platform to forge these essential partnerships.
SAPCCA 2027 will showcase innovative processing plant models and successful case studies.
