This thesis investigates the structural feasibility of a vertical extension on an existing former industrial building located in Eltville am Rhein, Germany. The case study focuses on a former cocoa factory constructed in the 1960s, which was later partially converted into residential use. Due to the …

This study focuses on the identification of barriers and solutions to starting a cocoa processing facility that produces semi-finished products in Ghana and whether a cooperative is suitable for founding one. Furthermore, it aims to equip the cooperatives with practical and concise recommendations, which …

Rainforest Alliance Certified farmers complained about insufficient income after having been certified for more than 5 years. The research aimed at assessing the effect of the Rainforest Alliance Certification standard on certified smallholder cocoa farmers within the cocoa value chain in Ghana.

Pneumatic conveying is a transportation method for particulate materials commonly employed in industrial processes. Specifically, dilute phase pneumatic conveying, characterized by high gas velocities, low solid to air ratio, and low pressure drop, is utilized. In this report, three types of materials …

This research aimed high since the beginning. The development of it has had unfortunate circumstances and very difficult moments where it was believed lost the direction of this investigation. After many attempts, and the help of Promperu by providing information and insights i was able to carry on with …

Currently, 2.1 million children in Ghana and Ivory Coast are exposed to extensive working hours and use of sharp and dangerous tools. Furthermore, these children are unprotected to the use of pesticides and are overstraining their bodies with excessive weight carrying. Various large chocolate producing …

In Northern Ghana, the shea nut tree is often referred to as the Northern “cocoa”, supposedly to signal the potential of Shea-nut as a weapon against poverty and to alleviate and empower women in terms of their financial status. This study was conducted to assess the contribution of shea butter extraction …

The objective of this market research is to evaluate the chances that the Cocoa Marketing Company has in the Dutch cocoa market while exporting directly. The research was mostly done via the internet, books and through several questionnaires. Although it was not possible to have all the information needed …