Ghana Cocoa Board announces the closure of main crop season

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) on Thursday informed the general public that the 2011/12 main crop cocoa season ended at the close of business on Thursday, May 31.

A statement issued by Mr. Anthony Fofie, Chief Executive of COCOBOD said, "In order to assist the Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to obtain the final returns from up-country stations, the Board has decided that returns on the declared purchase will be accepted up to 4.00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7." **