Breaking news from the global cocoa industry — covering crops, political decisions, logistics, and market reactions as they happen.
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According to exporter estimates, cumulative cocoa arrivals at Ivorian ports reached 1.307 million metric tons between the start of the marketing season on October 1 and February 22. This represents a 4.5% decline year-on-year, compared with the same period in the 2024/25 season. Port activity for the
Cocoa Breaking News
Source: Reuters | February 18, 2026 Ivory Coast is considering reducing its guaranteed farm gate cocoa price to align with neighboring Ghana, according to two government sources cited by Reuters. The move comes as the global cocoa market continues to face significant price volatility. According to the Reuters report, senior Ivorian
Cocoa Breaking News
Mostly above-average light rainfall across Ivory Coast’s main cocoa-growing regions last week is expected to support the development of the April–September mid-crop, according to farmers. Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is currently in its dry season, which officially runs from mid-November through March. Despite the
Cocoa Breaking News
The Coffee-Cocoa Council (Conseil du Café-Cacao) has announced that the guaranteed farm-gate price for cocoa during the 2025/26 main crop season remains unchanged at 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram across the entire national territory. The fixed price will remain in effect until March 31, 2026. The Council also
Cocoa Breaking News
Cocoa arrivals at Ivory Coast’s main export ports continue to trail last season’s pace, reflecting ongoing supply tightness in the 2025/26 campaign. Exporters estimate that cumulative arrivals since the start of the season on October 1 have reached 1.289 million metric tons as of February 15.
Cocoa Breaking News
Abidjan, February 16, 2026 – Cocoa processing activity in Ivory Coast declined slightly in January, reflecting continued pressure on bean availability during the current season. According to data released by the exporters’ association (GEPEX), cocoa grindings totaled 61,914 metric tons in January, representing a 2.1% decrease compared with the
Cocoa Breaking News
The government of Ghana has reduced the official farmgate cocoa price paid to farmers, aligning it more closely with international market conditions after a prolonged slump in global prices. At the same time, authorities unveiled a new domestic financing structure aimed at stabilizing bean purchases and resolving outstanding payment delays.
Cocoa Breaking News
Ghana’s cocoa sector is entering a decisive moment as emergency government intervention, mounting farmer arrears, and leadership pressure at the Ghana Cocoa Board converge into a full-scale institutional crisis. Developments over the past days confirm that the situation is no longer a routine liquidity issue but a structural stress
Cocoa Breaking News
Cocoa arrivals at ports in Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, continue to lag last season. By February 8, arrivals since the start of the 2025/26 season on October 1 reached approximately 1.263 million metric tons, representing a 4.46% decline compared with the same period
Cocoa Breaking News
Ivory Coast’s cocoa-growing regions recorded below-average rainfall last week, but farmers say soil moisture levels remain sufficient to support the development of the April to September mid-crop. As the world’s largest cocoa producer enters its dry season, which typically runs from mid-November to March when rainfall is limited,
Cocoa Breaking News
Ghana is currently holding around 50,000 metric tons of unsold cocoa at its ports, according to the country’s cocoa regulator. The excess stock has built up due to ongoing challenges in the market. The regulator confirmed that discussions are underway with cocoa farmers and the Finance Ministry to
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The Hershey Company reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, supported by strong pricing execution in its core chocolate business and an optimistic outlook for 2026. While volume pressures persisted across parts of the confectionery category, Hershey’s ability to pass through higher costs and protect