Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast said on Thursday they would withdraw from chocolate industry sustainability programs if companies try to avoid paying a premium aimed at combating farmer poverty.

Cocoa futures posted a fresh ten-month low as traders expect new farm-gate prices will encourage sales and boost crop supplies.

Sparse rainfall and strong sunshine last week in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions threatened to weaken the main crop, but high soil moisture content in other areas was keeping the crop healthy, ...

Although concentrated in West Africa, the cocoa crisis is being felt far and wide. All chocolate makers are grappling with cocoa shortages, leading to eye-watering price hikes. Not all businesses will ...

BONN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2025 / A new study found that higher farmgate prices and Fairtrade interventions are helping certified cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire increase their incomes.

Accra, Oct 8, GNA-The cocoa sector has experienced heightened volatility in recent years, driven by market volatility, environmental degradation, and human rights challenges.“As cocoa prices soar to ...

The spread of highly contagious black pod disease disease is one of the most significant things that can happen to the cocoa industry Cacao swollen shoot virus has been one of the major facets of the ...

Agona Otsenkorang (C/R), Sept 18, GNA- Cocoa farmers in, and around Agona Otsenkorang have applauded Priority View Homes, an Accra based construction firm for the offer to provide them with affordable ...

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25) on Friday closed up +10 (+0.41%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25) closed up +41 (+0.82%). Cocoa prices on Friday recovered from 1.5-week lows and settled higher ...

Cocoa extract could help slow down inflammation in the body and potentially reduce the risk of age-related diseases, especially for older adults, a large-scale new study has found. Scientists at Mass ...

Older adults taking cocoa extract supplements appeared to improve their heart health in a recent trial. But the research comes with some caveats. In a new study, adults who took a daily cocoa extract ...