Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers Tour Olam Facilities in UK
Award-winning Ghanaian cocoa farmers visited Olam operations to study international chocolate production and quality standards.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Organic Food
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National award-winning cocoa farmers from Ghana recently toured Olam facilities in the United Kingdom to gain insights into global chocolate manufacturing. The educational visit aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the cocoa supply chain and market requirements.
Why it matters
This collaborative engagement is intended to support the global competitiveness of the Ghanaian cocoa industry. By connecting farmers with international processing operations, stakeholders hope to sustain high-quality production standards.
Top-tier cocoa production is currently measured at 25 to 26 bags per hectare using advanced techniques. Farmers maintain these quality levels through specific practices including manual pruning, hand pollination, and the application of organic manure.
The players
Edward Kwame Yeboah
He is the 2025 National Best Cocoa Farmer who manages high-yield farming operations in Ghana.
Cecilia Adeb
She is the recipient of the 2025 Most Enterprising Female Cocoa Farmer award.
Vignesh Thirukonda
He serves as the Senior Trader of Cocoa at Olam Foods Ingredients.
Jerome K. Sam
He serves as the Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board.
Olam
This is a global food and agri-business that manages significant cocoa processing facilities in the United Kingdom.
The details
The farmers, including 2025 National Best Cocoa Farmer Edward Kwame Yeboah and Most Enterprising Female Cocoa Farmer Cecilia Adeb, participated in tours designed to bridge the gap between farm-level cultivation and final product manufacturing. Participants observed how cocoa is processed for the global market while sharing their own techniques like natural sunlight drying and weeding.
Timeline
The award winners for the most enterprising and best farmer were recognized in 2025.
The Ghanaian cocoa farmers toured Olam facilities in the United Kingdom during October 2026.
Culture Shift
The 2025 National Best Cocoa Farmer awards set a new standard for industry recognition that directly informs modern agricultural outreach. This tour follows that precedent by elevating award-winning farmers from localized producers to global participants in the supply chain.
The adoption of high-yield techniques like pruning and pollination directly affects the potential income of smallholder farmers. By improving individual farm outputs, participants can better navigate the demands of international quality requirements.
The takeaway
Sustainable cocoa production relies on integrating traditional manual techniques with a deep understanding of global processing requirements. Farmers can implement these high-yield practices, such as consistent pruning and organic fertilization, to improve their competitive standing.
Further reading
Learn more about the global industry standards in the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyDailyNewsOnline.
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