Search

Growing demand for cocoa products anticipated

KUCHING: As the festive seasons, including Christmas, and other non-festive celebrations approach, the demand for cocoa products is expected to surge across Malaysia. According to Malaysian Cocoa Board director-general Datuk Dr Ramle Kasin, the cocoa industry will contribute significantly, generating an estimated RM8bil in export revenue. “We will assess the actual figures by March 2024. […]

Go for high value-added cocoa products

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Turn cocoa beans into high value-added products like cocoa powder, chocolate powder and chocolate bars. Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin threw members of cooperatives in the state this challenge on Monday (Dec 21). He was speaking at a press conference after officiating   at a Cocoa Quality Improvement Course at the […]