The Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) is positioning itself to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand its presence across the African market.
This was disclosed by Nana Agyemang Ansong, Sales and Marketing Manager of CPC, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) ahead of the 2026 National Chocolate Day celebrations.
Mr Ansong said the company’s growth strategy is focused on deepening its footprint on the continent, with the AfCFTA serving as a critical driver of expansion. He noted that CPC already exports to countries including Togo, Nigeria, and Benin, with the West African sub-region acting as a gateway to the wider African market.
He also revealed that CPC’s premium Golden Tree chocolate products have gained international recognition, with both companies and individuals purchasing them for export to European markets.
Reflecting on the company’s 60th anniversary, Mr Ansong said CPC has played a significant role in Ghana’s cocoa value chain over the decades, describing the milestone as a moment of pride.
“It is exciting for CPC to be 60, and we hope to grow to become the Switzerland of Africa in chocolate production,” he said, recalling that the company began with semi-finished cocoa products before expanding into full-scale processing, manufacturing, and the training of a new generation of chocolatiers.
He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their continued support of locally produced chocolate, noting that consumers are increasingly able to distinguish between pure chocolate brands such as Golden Tree and confectionery products made by some foreign companies.
Mr Ansong added that CPC is optimistic about scaling up production to meet growing demand for cocoa-based products, pointing out that per capita chocolate consumption in Ghana has risen from 0.5 kilogram to 1 kilogram per year, with a long-term target of reaching 2 kilograms per capita.
