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The Cocoa Paradox: How Can Africa Turn Beans into Billions?

The Cocoa Paradox: How Can Africa Turn Beans into Billions?

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The Cocoa Paradox: How Can Africa Turn Beans into Billions? What if the cocoa pod became one of Africa’s most strategic export—not as a raw bean, but as a... 24.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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The Cocoa Paradox: How Can Africa Turn Beans into Billions? What if the cocoa pod became one of Africa’s most strategic export—not as a raw bean, but as a finished product? From value addition to a bold new producer alliance, Dr. Patrick Adebola, former executive director of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, is unpacking how Africa can turn its cocoa dominance into real market power—through value addition, regional trade, and farmer-first policies on #PanAfricanFrequency.The question is no longer whether Africa can feed the chocolate world—it already does.  Cast your vote in our poll and tell us: Where should Africa focus first? Listen to the full conversation on:Telegram’s built-in playerOur websiteApple Podcasts and your favorite streaming platformsYou can also find podcasts on Telegram using the hashtag #SputnikRadioSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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