Blog - Cocoa Beans

Europe and Asia Face Decreased Cocoa Grinding Amid Rising Prices

Jan 16, 2025

The European and Asian cocoa markets struggle with the lowest grinding levels in four years, driven by soaring prices and supply challenges.

Cocoa Futures Rise Following Lindt & Spruengli's Sales Success

Jan 14, 2025

Learn how Lindt & Spruengli's robust sales growth is driving cocoa futures while navigating high prices and supply challenges.

Cocoa Market Faces Turbulence as Hershey Initiates Huge Bean Purchase

Jan 10, 2025

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Hershey's large-scale cocoa bean purchase has shaken the market, causing increased volatility and affecting global cocoa trade dynamics.

Hershey Seeks CFTC Exemption Amid Global Cocoa Shortages

Jan 8, 2025

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Hershey Co. aims to bypass cocoa shortages by seeking a CFTC exemption to secure over 90,000 metric tons, amid rising prices and limited exchange stockpiles.

Cocoa Prices Surge Amid Tight Market and West African Weather Concerns

Jan 6, 2025

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Cocoa prices are soaring due to tight market conditions and weather concerns in West Africa, with Ivory Coast at the center of the supply challenges.

Cocoa Market Bounces Back Amid Supply Concerns

Dec 30, 2024

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An analysis of the recent resurgence in cocoa futures, driven by supply apprehensions and West Africa's key role in global production.

Ghana Faces Second Cocoa Harvest Reduction in 2024-25

Dec 20, 2024

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Ghana announces a second cocoa harvest forecast reduction for 2024-25 season due to adverse weather, affecting global supply and prices.

Hedge Fund Exodus Reshapes Global Cocoa Market Amidst Price Surge

Dec 20, 2024

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Discover how hedge funds exiting the cocoa futures market have led to price surges and increased volatility, reshaping global cocoa trade dynamics.

Cocoa Futures Spike to Record Highs Amid Ivory Coast Output Woes

Dec 18, 2024

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Cocoa futures hit unprecedented levels as declining production in Ivory Coast raises supply concerns, affecting global markets.

Cocoa Futures Surge Amid Supply Concerns

Dec 16, 2024

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Cocoa futures hit record highs amid supply issues, impacting global chocolate prices.

Ghana's Upcoming Cocoa Production Resurgence for 2024/25 Crop Season

Nov 8, 2024

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Ghana expects a resurgence in cocoa production for the 2024/25 season due to favorable weather, countering previous challenges like smuggling and disease.

Cocoa Bean Importation in the United States Hits a Low of $769M in 2023

Oct 13, 2024

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Cocoa Bean imports reached a peak of 479K tons in 2015 but gradually decreased from 2016 to 2023, with imports totaling a lower figure. In terms of value, cocoa bean imports fell to $769M in 2023.