Cargill establishes licensed buying company in Ghana
Cargill’s innovative high-tech purchasing model is built on the principles of sustainability and full traceability.
Cargill, Wichita, Kan., established its own licensed buying company in Ghana called Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd.
Cargill Kokoo Sourcing has been fully operational since November 2016, and allows Cargill to directly source cocoa from certified farmers in Ghana for the first time. So far, over 25,000 farmers are registered, 9,000 of which are actively pursuing selling beans through Cargill’s licensed buying company network. Cargill already sources directly from farmers and farmer organizations in other origin countries. Moving to this model in Ghana means that the company will be better positioned to efficiently implement the Cargill Cocoa Promise, Cargill’s commitment to improving the lives of cocoa farmers and their communities.