West African cocoa production, which has faced two successive below-average harvests, is likely to see another 10% decline in ...

Chocolate is a beloved foodstuff with a nigh incalculable number of beans produced around the world each year. But only one country can produce the most.

Producing around 70% of the world’s cocoa, the continent astonishingly earns less than five percent of the profits generated from the global cocoa value chain.

ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +260 (+3.21%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is up +145 (+2.69%) Cocoa prices ...

Cocoa farmers in the world's second-biggest producer Ghana are expecting a bumper harvest for the upcoming 2025/2026 season, ...

West African cocoa production is expected to decline by 10% in the 2025/26 season despite improved weather. Factors such as ...

But chocolate continues to face a significant challenge: Climate change is threatening cacao production, particularly in West Africa, which produces around 70% of the world's supply.

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

Blood Pressure: Cocoa has flavanols that aid in producing nitrous oxide. It helps blood vessels open. A small dose helps ...

Why chocolate is ridiculously expensive right now Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

Bonbons and truffles are even more of a luxury this Valentine's Day. For the third year, cocoa harvests are coming up short due to abnormal weather, which has led to cocoa beans being so expensive ...