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Ivory Coast Cocoa Sellers Struggle With EU Deforestation Traceability System

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Cocoa sellers in Ivory Coast are reporting difficulties using the new traceability system required under EU deforestation regulations. Ghana's cocoa exporters face the same compliance requirements and are assessed as subject to similar adoption challenges as the rules take effect.

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Ivory Coast cocoa sellers struggle to use new traceability system · myjoyonline.com · T3

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Oct 1, 2026
COCOBOD Launches GH¢16bn SPV
COCOBOD's GH¢16.3bn special purpose vehicle is framed as real progress toward sustainable cocoa sector financing, extending the domestic financing plan pitched in September.
Sep 26, 2026
Absa Inaugurates Ghana HQ
Absa Bank commissions new Ghana head office, signalling deepened long-term operational commitment beyond its recent IFC cocoa financing facility.
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Absa-IFC $50m Cocoa Finance Deal
Absa Bank Ghana and IFC announce a $50m facility directly targeting traceable cocoa financing for farmers and buyers, addressing the local cocoa funding gap.
Sep 17, 2026
Ghana Cocoa Financing Crisis Deepens
Ghana's domestic cocoa financing difficulty emerges as a distinct funding stress, compounding the EU traceability compliance pressure already facing the sector
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Cocoa Traceability Compliance Stumbles
Cocoa sellers in Ivory Coast are reporting difficulties using the new traceability system required under EU deforestation regulations. Ghana's cocoa exporters face the same compliance requirements and are assessed as subject to similar adoption challenges as the rules take effect.