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Cameroon’s Trade Minister Calls for Fairer Distribution of Cocoa Profits

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  • Cocoa farmers receive just 7-8% of the value generated by their labour, sparking calls for greater equity
  • 2024/2025 cocoa season officially launched, highlighting challenges and opportunities in the industry

Yaoundé, Cameroon – Cameroon’s Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, has raised concerns over the minimal share of profits that cocoa farmers receive compared to other players in the industry. Speaking on Thursday in Mvengue, southern Cameroon, at the official launch of the 2024/2025 cocoa season, Atangana emphasised the need for fairness, inclusiveness, and transparency within the cocoa value chain.

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