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The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is encouraging Jamaicans to support local chocolatiers to bolster the industry and the economy.

Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at JACRA, Chevonne Aschute, said local producers have been ramping up production, competing for the local supply of cocoa.

“Since we grow what we eat and we eat what we grow, we need to support our local chocolatiers. This will help us to grow as a nation. Jamaica is known to produce the best of everything and with that in mind, we need to support local,” he said.

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The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) says cocoa production is expected to bounce back for the 2026/2027 crop period, which begins this October and runs through to September of next year.

The positive outlook is based on the significant investment in recovery efforts through the provision of seedlings, fertilisers and technical support after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Addressing a recent JIS Think Thank, Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at JACRA, Chevonne Aschute, informed that the entity has spent approximately $34 million to...