Business News of Thursday, 15 September 2016Source: Business in CameroonCameroon doubled its certified cocoa exportsCameroon doubled its certified cocoa exports during the 2015-2016 seasonCertified cocoa agriculture in Cameroon has created more and more followers among producers. According to official statistics, roughly 20,000 tons of certified cocoa were exported by Cameroon during the 2015-2016 season, which ended in July. This production is an increase of 100% compared to the previous season, at the end of which 10,000 tons of certified cocoa were exported from Cameroon, against 5,400 tons only during the 2013-2014 season. Quick calculation, the production of this cocoa following specific requirements determined by consumers, tripled in Cameroon during the last three seasons. As an example, over the last three seasons in Cameroon, Telcar Cocoa, on its own, distributed over FCfa 1.5 billion in premiums to certified cocoa producers.

Source: CameroonWeb September 15, 2016 12:08 UTC