CPC Set for Revival to Become Ghana’s Leading Cocoa Processor
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to revive the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) as part of a broader strategy to reposition it as the country’s leading cocoa processing firm and strengthen Ghana’s cocoa value chain.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, described the revival of CPC as a critical intervention aimed at deepening value addition within Ghana’s cocoa sector.
“Reviving CPC is a strategic step to strengthen our cocoa value chain. By processing more cocoa locally, we add value to our produce, create jobs, and ensure that Ghana benefits more from its resources,” Dr Forson stated.
The Finance Minister noted that while Ghana remains one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa, a significant portion of the commodity is still exported in raw bean form, limiting the country’s ability to capture higher returns from finished and semi-finished cocoa products.
According to him, the revival plan will involve comprehensive operational upgrades, expansion of production capacity, and strategic reforms aimed at improving efficiency, governance, and competitiveness.
Dr Forson emphasised that the government envisions CPC evolving beyond its current state into a modern, commercially viable, and export-oriented processing company capable of competing effectively on both regional and international markets.
“We envision CPC not just as a processor, but as a benchmark for sustainable and competitive cocoa processing in Ghana,” the minister added.
The planned reforms are expected to modernise CPC’s processing facilities, optimise supply chain management, and enhance product diversification, including cocoa liquor, butter, cake, and powder. Government also intends to explore strategic partnerships and investment avenues to strengthen the company’s financial position and long-term sustainability.
Dr Forson indicated that the revival of CPC forms part of a broader government agenda to expand local processing, reduce over-reliance on raw cocoa exports, and maximise foreign exchange earnings from value-added products.
Beyond revenue generation, the initiative is expected to create employment opportunities across the cocoa value chain, stimulate industrial growth, and increase the participation of local businesses in downstream cocoa activities.
Government believes that repositioning CPC will not only reinforce Ghana’s status as a global cocoa powerhouse but also ensure that greater economic benefits accrue to the country and its citizens from one of its most strategic natural resources.
