Breaking news from the global cocoa industry — covering crops, political decisions, logistics, and market reactions as they happen.
Cocoa Breaking News
North American cocoa grindings totaled 109,659 metric tons during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest survey released by the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Based on the published figures, grindings increased by 7,794 metric tons, or 7.65%, from 101,865 metric tons recorded in the
Cocoa Breaking News
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has reported a strong recovery in regional cocoa processing, with second-quarter 2026 grindings reaching 224,646 metric tons, representing a 25.07% increase compared with Q2 2025. The figure also marks a 0.51% increase from the first quarter of 2026, highlighting continued
Cocoa Breaking News
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) reported that European cocoa grindings totaled 316,366 tonnes in Q2 2026, representing a 4.6% year-on-year decline compared with 331,762 tonnes in Q2 2025. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, grindings also fell by 2.9% from 325,895 tonnes processed
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According to a Reuters report published on June 22, 2026, cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast reported concerns that above-average rainfall and persistent overcast conditions could increase flooding and disease risks during the final stages of the mid-crop harvest. Ivory Coast, the world's largest cocoa producer, is
Cocoa Breaking News
Ecuador's cocoa exports continued to slow in 2026, with cumulative cocoa bean shipments through April reaching 144,264 metric tons, down 18.7% from 177,518 metric tons during the same period in 2025. According to data released by Anecacao, Ecuador exported 32,175 metric tons of cocoa
Cocoa Breaking News
Ivory Coast's cocoa sector received encouraging news this week as light but timely rainfall supported the development of the country's crucial mid-crop, while cocoa arrivals at ports continued to run ahead of last season's pace. According to farmers across Ivory Coast's
Cocoa Breaking News
Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator is projecting a significant recovery in national cocoa production during the 2025/26 season, with total output expected to reach approximately 2.0–2.1 million tonnes. If achieved, this would represent the first meaningful production increase in three seasons for the world’s largest
Cocoa Breaking News
Ivory Coast cocoa arrivals for the 2025/26 season reached 1.603 million metric tons as of May 17, marking a 1.3% increase compared with the same period last season, according to exporter estimates released on Monday. The season, which began on October 1, has seen modest year-on-
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The government of Ivory Coast plans to dispatch officials to key cocoa-producing areas in the country’s center-east in an effort to ease tensions among farmers who are still awaiting payment for cocoa sold during the recent harvest, according to sources cited by Reuters. The issue centers on
Cocoa Breaking News
Cocoa farmers across Ivory Coast are becoming increasingly concerned that the country’s 2026 mid-crop may be smaller than previously expected as irregular and below-average rainfall continues to affect several key producing regions. Although cocoa trees are carrying a satisfactory number of pods, insufficient moisture is limiting bean
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Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing mounting financial stress as delayed farmer payments and debt problems at a major state-linked buying company threaten confidence across the supply chain. The Produce Buying Company (PBC), one of the country’s largest licensed cocoa purchasers, is reportedly struggling to continue operations after
Cocoa Breaking News
Ivory Coast’s cocoa mid-crop is facing increasing risk due to prolonged dry weather, with farmers warning that insufficient rainfall could reduce both yield and bean quality in the coming months. According to Reuters, below-average rainfall across most cocoa-growing regions has disrupted crop development during a critical