Merry Christmas

Cocoa Intel

24 Dec 2025 — 1 min read

As we approach the close of the year, we extend our warmest holiday greetings to all our readers, farmers, traders, analysts, and contributors across the global cocoa community.

May this Christmas season bring comfort in the small things: warm conversations, shared meals, quiet mornings, and the rare luxury of slowing down. We wish your homes to be filled with peace, laughter, and rest, your hearts renewed with calm, and your focus sharpened for the opportunities ahead. May the festive season restore your energy, strengthen your purpose, and provide clarity for the year to come.

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Ivory Coast Rains Support Development of Upcoming Cocoa Mid-Crop

Ghana Cocoa Farmers Report Payment Delays Since November

Ivory Coast’s cocoa grindings increased to 67,787 metric tons

Cocoa arrivals at ports in Ivory Coast totaled 1.162 million metric tons