Cocoa: Ivory Coast advances the start of its marketing campaign due to prices per ton
Ivory Coast has advanced the start of its cocoa marketing campaign due to unsold stocks and high prices that exceed global market rates.
Cocoa prices drop in the field, but chocolate will remain expensive for Easter; understand
Brazilian consumers are facing another year of high chocolate prices for Easter, despite falling cocoa prices.
Has Cocoa Stopped Being Africa's Gold? Prices Plummet, Warehouses Full
The article discusses the significant drop in cocoa prices in 2024 and its implications for farmers and the cocoa trade in Ivory Coast and Ghana.
Ghana's cocoa crisis deepens as buyers owe banks $750 Million
Ghana's cocoa sector is facing a severe financial crisis with licensed cocoa buyers owing banks up to $750 million due to delayed payments and falling global prices.
Ivory Coast: "The current situation leaves little choice on prices at the Coffee-Cocoa Council"
The International Agricultural Show in Paris highlights the challenges facing Ivory Coast's cocoa sector, which is struggling with plummeting prices and unsold stocks.
Chocolate accumulates inflation of almost 25% before Easter
Chocolate prices have seen a nearly 25% inflation in Brazil in the year leading up to January 2026, ahead of Easter.
Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after Ghana
Ivory Coast is contemplating a reduction in cocoa prices paid to farmers, following Ghana's recent decision to cut prices by nearly 30% due to declining global cocoa prices.
Consumption: Who Profits from Chocolate?
As demand for chocolate slowly decreases in Germany and Europe, cocoa farmers struggle with rising supermarket prices and climate change, while initiatives by Lidl and Fairtrade aim to improve their conditions.
Cocoa Prices Drop 10%: Why Are Chocolate Prices Holding Steady Globally?
Cocoa prices have fallen by 10% due to rising stockpiles in Ivory Coast, yet chocolate prices remain stable.
Chocolate will soon become cheaper – cocoa prices have begun to fall
The price of cocoa is decreasing significantly, indicating that chocolate prices in stores are likely to drop this year, according to researcher Jyrki Niemi.
Cocoa prices plunge. Is a cheaper chocolate era coming?
The article discusses the dramatic fluctuations in cocoa prices due to weather conditions and diseases affecting cacao trees, leading to significant implications for West African farmers and the chocolate industry.
Cocoa: Ghana slashes farmgate rate paid to farmers
Ghana has reduced the farmgate rate for cocoa paid to farmers due to a significant drop in global cocoa prices, aligning it with international market levels.
The price of cocoa has collapsed - this is how it is seen in stores
Chocolate has frequently been on sale in stores due to the collapse in cocoa prices, attracting consumers to purchase more.
F.A.Z. Series Quick Wise: Why Chocolate is So Expensive - and We Still Buy It
The article discusses the rising prices of chocolate despite consumers' awareness of reduced product sizes, focusing on the case of Milka chocolate's shrinkage and price increase.
The price of cocoa has fallen by more than half. When will the decrease reach store shelves?
The price of cocoa on the global market has plummeted by nearly two and a half times in just six months, raising questions about when this drop will reflect in chocolate product prices in stores.
Chocolate - coffee: Offers after continuous price increases
Despite a year of price decrease in coffee and cocoa commodities according to market sources, consumers are unlikely to see reductions in the prices of finished products.
Food Prices: Chocolate Becomes Cheaper
Due to an increase in cocoa harvests, chocolate prices in stores are beginning to decrease, offering relief to consumers.
More cocoa harvested: chocolate becomes partially cheaper
Due to an increase in cocoa harvests from Ivory Coast and Ghana, chocolate prices are beginning to decrease after significant rises.
The competitiveness of Ivorian cocoa in question due to market decline
The article discusses concerns about the competitiveness of Ivorian cocoa in the global market amid declining prices.
ISM Confectionery Fair: Singing Lollipops and Protein Chocolate
The confectionery industry struggles with high cocoa prices and relies on innovative ideas, such as music-playing lollipops and sports protein chocolate.
Entrepreneurship is challenging and labor is scarce, but we are excited, says Cacau Show owner
The founder and CEO of Cacau Show, Alê Costa, discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Brazil amid rising cocoa prices and a shortage of labor as the company prepares for its key sales period during Easter.
Higher cocoa prices did not stop Lindt: Sales strongly grew in 2025.
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli reported a 12.4% organic sales growth in 2025, slightly exceeding market expectations, driven by higher cocoa prices passed on to consumers.
The price of chocolate continues to soar despite cocoa dropping 47% in a year
Chocolate prices remain high despite a significant drop in cocoa prices due to uncertainty in West Africa, speculation, and early supply chains.