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Nigeria's cocoa bean exports to the United States skyrocketed from $21.7 million to $142 million in just one year, marking a major win for farmers working to revive the country's cocoa industry. The surge shows growing global demand for Nigerian cocoa as the nation works to overcome decades of challenges.
Nigeria grows enough cocoa for the world's chocolate but processes less than one-sixth of it at home, missing billions in value. Now a €85 million investment aims to connect farmers directly to factories and keep more money in African hands.
Ghana exports 60% of the world's cocoa but barely eats it themselves. Now doctors say this $2 billion crop could fight malnutrition at home while boosting the economy.
