Modern Cocoa Grinding Plant Inaugurated in San Pedro

Ivory Coast: a modern cocoa grinding plant inaugurated in San Pedro

Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, recently inaugurated a new grinding plant in San Pedro. This modern factory, which marks an important step forward in the Ivorian cocoa industry, was inaugurated by the Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara.

The plant is the result of a joint investment between the Ivorian government and foreign partners, mainly from Belgium and Switzerland. With a grinding capacity of 50,000 tonnes of cocoa beans per year, the plant will play a crucial role in transforming raw cocoa into various high value-added products such as cocoa powder, cocoa butter and cocoa liquids.

The inauguration of this factory is of great importance for Côte d’Ivoire, as it reinforces the country’s positioning as a world leader in the cocoa industry. Indeed, Côte d’Ivoire produces around 40% of the world’s cocoa, but mainly exports the raw material. With the grinding plant, the country will now be able to increase the added value of its production by processing more of the cocoa locally.

This initiative is also beneficial for local cocoa farmers, as it will create jobs and generate additional income in rural areas of the country. Indeed, many Ivorian farmers depend on cocoa farming for their livelihoods, and local processing will provide them with better economic opportunities.

Furthermore, the San Pedro factory will also contribute to strengthening the cocoa value chain in Côte d’Ivoire. In addition to creating jobs in the cocoa processing sector, it will also boost other related industries such as logistics, research and development, as well as the export of finished products.

In a global context where the demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products continues to grow, the inauguration of this cocoa grinding plant represents a major opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to take advantage of this growing demand. By processing more of its production locally, the country will not only be able to increase its market share in the cocoa industry, but also increase the added value of its exports.

In conclusion, the inauguration of this modern cocoa grinding plant in San Pedro is an important step for the Ivory Coast in its desire to develop its cocoa industry. In addition to strengthening the country’s position as a world leader in cocoa production, this factory will also provide economic opportunities for local producers and contribute to the development of the entire cocoa value chain in Côte d’Ivoire.

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