reese's peanuts social impacts
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Reese’sSocial Impacts
It’s always been about bad stories...
Opportunities for Ghana Farmers
Climate Change and Ghana Peanut FarmersBusiness Opportunities for Ghana FarmersClinton Global Initiative Commitment
Salmonella, Climate Change and Ghana Peanut Farmers
Ghana Peanut Farmers● Georgia + Ghana● Climate change has had crops
decreasing● But new breeds have been
introduced to help diversify the kind of seeds used
● Better farming techniques have also been introduced
● Bouts of Salmonella problems in Georgia production line that has not affected Ghana production line
● Made supply chains more efficient, bringing better gains for society
● Not a perfect chain
Business Opportunities
Overview
MACRO VIEW
Ghana’s peanut farmers have increased peanut production as wholesale prices have continued to rise
Ghana’s peanut supply surplus could help meet US excess demand
Strong macroeconomic indicators
Wholesale Price of Peanuts Going Up
Peanut Surplus Could Help Meet US Demand
● Increased GDP● GDP as a measure of welfare● Better foundation for
government programs● Positive Externalities
CGIU Commitment
Clinton Global Initiative Commitment
CGIU commitment to train 7,500 farmers in Ghana on improved agronomic practices, empowering them to supply local commercial markets with safe and high-quality peanuts to produce Vivi, a vitamin and mineral-fortified nutritional supplement distributed to school children in Ghana.
Opportunities for Ghana Farmers
Climate Change and Ghana Peanut FarmersOpportunities for Ghana FarmersClinton Global Initiative Commitment
It’s not so bad after all...
Thank you!Patrick Sheldon WeeNYU Class of [email protected]