The 2019 edition of Salon Du Chocolat — the world’s largest chocolate event — is ongoing in Porte De Versailles-Paris,
France.
The five-day chocolate event was opened on 30th
October 2019 with glitz and glamour. The 2019 edition, which marks the 25th
anniversary of the fair, is dedicated to cocoa and chocolate makers across the
world.
A delegation of cocoa industry players within
the Ghanaian cocoa fraternity led by industry regulator Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)
is fully representing Ghana at the fair.
COCOBOD and other institutions, including the
Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Ghana Investment
Promotion Centre (GIPC) and cocoa processors/manufacturers, have participated
in the event over the years to exhibit
and explore investment opportunities within the cocoa value chain, especially
in the areas of processing and consumption.
Jane Yeboah, Public Affairs Manager of COCOBOD,
who led the team, said the fair presented a good opportunity for Ghana as one
of the leading producers and exporter of cocoa beans to market itself at such
an event.
“This is a very important fair. Considering the
number of investors, chocolate makers and various cocoa producers here, it is imperative
to work and attract foreign investors to establish the necessary relationships
since it is one of the most promising markets for chocolate worldwide,” she
added.
Ms. Yeboah said that the exhibition would
afford ‘chocolatiers’ and exhibitors the opportunity to communicate with the
Ghana delegation and exchange ideas which would eventually be in the best
interest of Ghana’s cocoa industry.
In addition to
Ghana Cocoa Board, the Ghana delegation for this year comprises officials from
the GIPC, GEPA and a ‘chocolatier’—
Sweet Hub Confectionary.
The 2019 exhibition is hosting over 230
exhibitors from more than 60 countries and has attracted buyers and
professionals from the international market with an expected 100,000 visitors.
