The prefect of Méagui, Paha Thimothée, has called on coffee and cocoa producers in the region to integrate the national traceability system. This appeal was made during the launch of an information and awareness campaign on the 2026-2027 marketing season's regulations. The event, organized by the regional delegation of the Coffee and Cocoa Council of Soubré, aimed to inform stakeholders about new measures and innovations for the upcoming season.
The awareness campaign, which took place on October 5, 2026, in Méagui, Soubré, brought together producers and other stakeholders in the sector. Paha Thimothée commended the Coffee and Cocoa Council's initiative, noting that such meetings enable stakeholders to better understand the measures in place to ensure a smooth marketing season. He emphasized that integrating the national traceability system is a requirement from development partners.
As of January 1, 2027, all producers will be required to be part of the national traceability system. Paha Thimothée encouraged unregistered producers to approach competent services to obtain their producer cards. He also praised the efforts of producers in the department who have already been registered and hold their producer cards. This move aims to improve the tracking and quality of cocoa production in the region.
The prefect also addressed the issue of cocoa quality, urging producers to maintain their efforts to preserve the quality of their production. Additionally, he called on producers to join authorities in the fight against illegal gold mining, which poses a threat to agricultural land and cocoa production. Paha Thimothée warned that if this practice continues, it could lead to the destruction of agricultural land, thereby jeopardizing future production.
Doumbia Siaka, the regional delegate of the Coffee and Cocoa Council of Soubré, presented the results of the 2025-2026 marketing season and outlined the main provisions and innovations for the 2026-2027 season. The meeting provided producers and other stakeholders with the necessary information to effectively manage the upcoming marketing season.
The integration of the national traceability system is seen as a crucial step towards improving the cocoa sector in Côte d'Ivoire. By being part of this system, producers can benefit from better tracking and quality control of their products. This, in turn, can lead to increased trust from consumers and development partners.
The awareness campaign in Méagui is part of a broader effort to enhance the cocoa sector in Côte d'Ivoire. Key stakeholders, including producers, authorities, and development partners, are working together to address challenges facing the sector, such as illegal gold mining and low producer prices. By addressing these issues, the sector can become more sustainable and beneficial to all stakeholders involved.
Key points
- The prefect of Méagui urges cocoa producers to integrate the national traceability system ahead of the 2027 deadline.
- The national traceability system aims to improve tracking and quality control of cocoa production in Côte d'Ivoire.
- The integration of the system is a requirement from development partners.
