cocoa
Cocoa: Persistent vulnerability in world production
• In recent years, the global cocoa production market has experienced unprecedented volatility. After severe supply shortages in the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons pushed prices to record levels,...
Cocoa powder crisis affects chocolate industry
• The chocolate industry is facing a major new challenge: the rising cost and shortage of cocoa powder, an essential ingredient for chocolate's taste and color. After prices for cocoa butter, responsible for the texture...
Full utilization of cocoa pods: a rising trend
• Although the idea of maximizing the potential of the cocoa tree by reducing waste has roots that predate the current crisis in the industry, rising costs are now opening up opportunities for chocolate companies to adopt...
Cacao trees resistant to climate change
• Good news for chocolate lovers: a scientific breakthrough could pave the way for the development of more climate-resistant cocoa trees, which could ensure continued production…
"Incoa" – chocolate sweetened with the pulp of the fruit of the cocoa tree instead of sugar
• In a market where confectionery manufacturers are struggling to reduce added sugar, the Swiss Nestle Group is launching a chocolate bar, called "Incoa", for which they are used not only...