Accra: The Government of Ghana has entered into a new cooperation agreement with Japanese confectionery company Meiji Holdings Company Limited to support the sustainable development of the country's cocoa industry and promote a circular economy.
According to Ghana Web, the Letter of Intent was signed in Accra on Monday, September 14, 2026, during an event marking the 100th anniversary of Meiji Milk Chocolate and celebrating the company's long-standing partnership with Ghana. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration between Ghana and Meiji in sustainable cocoa production and the development of circular economy initiatives.
Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, signed the agreement on behalf of the Ghanaian government. The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, represented Japan, while the Chief Executive Officer of Meiji Holdings Company Limited initialled the document for the company.
The event also included a gesture from Meiji to mark its enduring relationship with Ghana. The company presented the government with 10,000 cacao bioplastic ballpoint pens as part of activities commemorating the 100th anniversary of its milk chocolate.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ofosu-Adjare congratulated Meiji on reaching the milestone and expressed hopes for the company's continued growth and success. Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, emphasized the importance of cooperation between relevant institutions to ensure the partnership yields tangible results. He highlighted that the government views Meiji's gesture as part of the broader spirit of friendship and cooperation characterizing the relations between Ghana and Japan.