Cocoa gets cheaper but chocolate makers still hold back

Discover the impact of declining cocoa prices on the chocolate industry and why manufacturers are hesitant to adjust their ...
New York Post

Chocolate prices likely to soar as African cocoa processing plants can’t afford to buy beans

LONDON/ACCRA — Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, meaning chocolate prices around ...
WTNH

Cocoa beans are in short supply: What this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers

(The Conversation) – A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate ...
Business Day

Ghana’s Cocoa Trade: Navigating regulations for local and international participation

Similar to minerals, oil, and other vital resources, cocoa is overseen by the government through the Ghana Cocoa Board ...
Science Daily

The flavor of chocolate is developed during the processing of the cocoa beans

Can you manipulate the taste of noble cocoas in different directions to create exciting new flavors for the world's chocolate fans? Some researchers and cocoa professionals asked that question and the ...
Seeking Alpha

Cocoa processing plants can no longer afford beans - report

Chocolate prices will likely climb even higher as West African cocoa processing plants can no longer afford to buy the bean. According to Reuters, state-owned Transcao, one of Cote d’Ivoire’s largest ...
The Edge Singapore

Cocoa hits two-year low as Europe grinds fewest beans since 2013

Cocoa futures fell to a two-year low in London after Europe’s cocoa processing posted a steeper-than-expected slump, showing ...