COCOA FOR EXPORT

Graded Cocoa beans and Palm Kennels for export.

Diseases and Pests that Affect Yield

PESTISIDES AND FUNGICIDES

In the plantation of oil palm, certain diseases and pests affect crop yield. Some of the diseases that affect the oil palm tree include the bacterial bud root, Ganoderma butt rot, oil palm wilt and Pestalotiopsis leaf spot. These diseases can be treated by removing infected areas of the tree or using copper-based fungicides. Certain insects also cause harm to the Cocoa seeds and yield of the palm fruit. These insects include the mealybug and the rhinoceros beetle. Their effect can be managed by the use of pesticides and fungicides.

Cocoa Health Benefits

The use of cocoa butter in body creams and soaps helps with healthy skin.

Rich in Polyphenols

Polyphenols are naturally occurring antioxidants found in foods like fruits, vegetables, tea, chocolate and wine.

Nibs Nutrition

Though small in size, cacao nibs are packed with an impressive amount of nutrients.

Cocoa powder

Cocoa may also improve mood and symptoms of depression due to the flavanol and caffeine contents.

Palm KanneL Benefites

Palm kernel oil is high in lauric acid which has been shown to raise blood cholesterol levels, both as LDL-C (cholesterol contained in low-density lipoprotein) and HDL-C (cholesterol contained in high-density lipoprotein)

Promotes Heart Health

Did you know that raspberries could help to improve heart health? Raspberries contain anthocyanins, which has been shown to suppress inflammation that may lead to cardiovascular disease.

Healthy Weight Management

Polyphenols are naturally occurring antioxidants found in foods like fruits, vegetables, tea, chocolate and wine.

Help Relieve Inflammation

Eating raspberries may be able to alleviate some of those symptoms. Raspberries contain polyphenols which have anti-inflammatory effects.

Cocoa Futures End Of Day Settlement Price

The cocoa industry, though capital and time-intensive is a very lucrative area for business and in each crop year, millions of tons are produced and exported from the different exporting countries in Africa and South America. In 2020, the prices are in the range of $2,400 to $2,500 per metric tonne of cocoa. Based on current exchange rates, this is about 950,000 naira per metric tonne.

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