The weather phenomenon caused dried temperatures in West Africa, where three quarters of the world-wide supply of cocoa beans - which are used to produce cocoa - are grown. Particularly affected ...

Cocoa prices expected to remain firm due to weather conditions, with concerns over supply deficits driving up prices.

In addition, the National Confectioners Association reported that Q4 North American cocoa bean grindings fell -1. ... Maxar Technologies warned that dry conditions in West Africa will hurt the ...

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The outlook for food producers relying on cocoa is challenging in FY25 due to supply constraints, with Hershey facing downward pressure on shares.

which develop into cocoa pods, were proliferating on trees more moisture was needed to help them survive and turn into bean-producing pods. They added that if the dry conditions persist ...