Ghana Tourism Authority Brings Cocoa To The Spotlight With The Launch Of National Chocolate Week 2025

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The Ghana Tourism Authority, in partnership with COCOBOD and Cocoa Processing Company, proudly unveils the 2025 National Chocolate Week, a celebration dedicated to promoting Ghana’s rich cocoa heritage. This year’s event embraces the inspiring theme “Enjoy Chocolate, Stay Healthy, Support Ghana” with the sub-theme “Chocolate for Everyone: Indulge, Share, and Care.”

With the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, the highly anticipated National Chocolate Week 2025 will take place from February 3 to February 14, 2025. This annual celebration aims to encourage chocolate consumption while emphasizing its health benefits and its significance in Ghana’s rich cocoa heritage.

Established in 2005, the National Chocolate Day Celebration was introduced to align with Valentine’s Day on February 14, aiming to promote the local consumption of Ghanaian chocolate and cocoa-based products. In 2021, COCOBOD and the Ghana Tourism Authority expanded the celebration into a week-long event, which has since become an annual tradition, successfully fostering appreciation for Ghana’s rich cocoa heritage.

The Black Star experience is a reflection of Ghana’s deep-rooted cultural heritage, with cocoa standing as a beacon of national pride and economic prosperity. As we mark Chocolate Week, we pay tribute to the dedicated farmers whose hard work and expertise cultivate this prized crop, turning it into a globally cherished treat. Ghana’s cocoa legacy shines as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to crafting some of the world’s finest chocolate.

The Ghana Tourism Authority’s regional offices will actively take part in National Chocolate Week 2025 by visiting the Pediatric Units of Regional Hospitals on February 14, spreading warmth and joy through Ghana’s rich cocoa heritage.

Highlights of This Year’s Celebration:

• Public Awareness & Media Engagement (February 3-14, 2025): A nationwide campaign to educate the public on the health benefits of chocolate and cocoa-based products through media sensitization.
• Melting Moment (February 13, 2025): A chocolate drink station will be set up at the Ghana Tourism Authority Head Office, inviting visitors to indulge in rich Ghanaian cocoa.
• Float & Chocolate Feast (February 14, 2025): A lively procession through Accra’s principal streets, culminating in a grand stakeholder durbar at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, celebrating Ghana’s chocolate legacy.
• Chocolate Experience at Kotoka International Airport (February 14, 2025): A special activation at the Arrival Hall to educate travelers on the nutritional value of Ghanaian chocolate, accompanied by chocolate giveaways for arriving passengers.
• Hotel & Restaurant Engagement: Throughout Chocolate Week, hotels and restaurants nationwide will incorporate chocolate-themed dishes and desserts into their menus. On February 14, guests will also receive complimentary chocolate as a token of appreciation and love.

The official programme lineup will be unveiled on February 6, 2025, and can be accessed at www.visitghana.com.