CRIG HOSTS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS TO PROMOTE COCOA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Date: 17th July 2026

The Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), in collaboration with the Cocoa Club, hosted a 20-member delegation of educators from the United States, Canada, Japan and Ghana as part of an educational study tour aimed at promoting Ghana’s cocoa industry and cultural heritage.

The visit, facilitated by the Witness Tree Institute of Ghana, provided participants with insights into CRIG’s research, innovation and educational outreach programmes. The delegation toured the CRIG Basic School, research laboratories, fermentary, experimental farms and viewed value-added cocoa products, including cocoa wine, cocoa brandy, cocoa jam, cocoa butter soap and body pomade.

Founder of the Cocoa Club, Mr. Michael Owusu-Manu, highlighted CRIG’s contribution to sustainable cocoa production and emphasised the Club’s mission to inspire young people to pursue careers in cocoa, agribusiness and research through practical, fun-based educational programmes.

Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Geoffrey Opoku-Darko, encouraged the visiting educators to promote cocoa consumption among students because of its nutritional and cognitive benefits. He noted that the Cocoa Club seeks to nurture youth interest in cocoa farming, processing and research.

The delegation also visited national heritage sites, including the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Farm, Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, to deepen their understanding of Ghana’s history and culture.

On behalf of the team, Mr. Nick Reynolds, School Counselor at Carroll School in Lincoln, Massachusetts, expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality and commended CRIG for its remarkable research innovations and commitment to cocoa education.