Growing importance of Asean cocoa industry


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Manley G., . and Yeong Chye, . and Yee Chow Boi, . and Saraon Tejinder, . (2006) Growing importance of Asean cocoa industry. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

The Asian cocoa industry has become more balanced in term of production versus grinding. It will become even more important in the global scene as the huge potential in consumption is realised in the near future. The major issues confronting the industry are increasing deficit supply of fermented beans and the losses due to cocoa pod borer. With advancement in communication technology and a more globalized way of working barriers are lowered and information flows more freely in the supply chain. This presents excellent opportunities for producers farmers resource enablers extension and technology transfer traders exporters grinders manufacturers government institutions non-governmental organizations donor agencies and consumers in working towards a cocoa economy that meet the triple bottom lines of social economic and environment.


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Abstract

The Asian cocoa industry has become more balanced in term of production versus grinding. It will become even more important in the global scene as the huge potential in consumption is realised in the near future. The major issues confronting the industry are increasing deficit supply of fermented beans and the losses due to cocoa pod borer. With advancement in communication technology and a more globalized way of working barriers are lowered and information flows more freely in the supply chain. This presents excellent opportunities for producers farmers resource enablers extension and technology transfer traders exporters grinders manufacturers government institutions non-governmental organizations donor agencies and consumers in working towards a cocoa economy that meet the triple bottom lines of social economic and environment.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term: COCOA INDUSTRY
AGROVOC Term: PRODUCTION
AGROVOC Term: TRADE
AGROVOC Term: EXPORTS
AGROVOC Term: GRINDERS
AGROVOC Term: MANUFACTURING
AGROVOC Term: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
AGROVOC Term: SUPPLY
AGROVOC Term: DEMAND
AGROVOC Term: QUALITY
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:26
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15565

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