The Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) says it is positioning itself to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand its operations and market presence across Africa.
Speaking ahead of the 2026 National Chocolate Day celebration, CPC’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Nana Agyemang Ansong, said the company’s growth strategy is anchored on deepening its footprint within the African market, with AfCFTA serving as a critical driver for cross-border trade and investment.
He noted that CPC already exports its products to countries such as Togo, Nigeria and Benin, adding that the West African sub-region provides a strategic gateway to the wider African market under the AfCFTA framework.
Mr Ansong said CPC’s flagship Golden Tree chocolate brand continues to gain international recognition, with both companies and individuals purchasing the products for export to European markets, underscoring the brand’s growing global appeal.
Reflecting on the company’s 60th anniversary, he described the milestone as a proud moment, highlighting CPC’s long-standing contribution to Ghana’s cocoa value chain.
He said the company has evolved from producing semi-finished cocoa products into a fully integrated processor and manufacturer, while also training a new generation of chocolatiers.
“It is exciting for CPC to be 60, and we hope to grow to become the Switzerland of Africa in chocolate production,” he said.
Mr Ansong expressed appreciation to Ghanaians for their continued support for locally produced chocolate, noting that consumers are increasingly able to distinguish between pure chocolate products such as Golden Tree and other confectionery products on the market.
He added that CPC is optimistic about scaling up production to meet rising demand for cocoa-based products, revealing that per capita chocolate consumption in Ghana has increased from 0.5 kilograms to one kilogram per year.
The company, he said, is targeting a further rise to two kilograms per capita in the medium term.
