Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400 ...

Cacao is more than just the main ingredient in chocolate bars. While most people consider it a sweet treat, cacao has been used for centuries in many ways. This nutrient-rich superfood contains ...

One of the most effective strategies for reducing vulnerability to commodity price shocks is domestic value addition. Instead of exporting raw cocoa beans, Ghana can increase its economic gains by ...

On the morning of 12 February 2026, Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, stepped before cameras to deliver news that shook the cocoa belt from Brong-Ahafo to the Western Region.

By Stephen AGBEMASIKU On the morning of 12 February 2026, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, stepped before ...

Nestlé debuts its first cocoa‑free chocolate using Planet A Foods’ ChoViva, marking a major shift in confectionery as Big Food explores sustainable cocoa alternatives.

Prabowo finds it ironic that the cacao-rich Indonesia is still importing global brands such as Kit Kat and Cadbury.

The economy of Ghana depends heavily on cocoa, the country’s main cash crop, which accounts for about one-third of its export earnings and is the second-largest export after gold. It supports the ...

Prices for chocolate ‌eggs and bunnies will remain high this Easter in the United States despite the fact that prices for the ...

The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) Ghana Limited has proposed a set of measures, including increased local processing and strengthened forward sales strategies, to stabilise Ghana’s cocoa sector. Some ...

As the "Great Cocoa Crunch" forces double-digit price hikes, global candy giants pivot toward fruit-filled bars, gummy expansions, and lab-grown ingredients to survive.

To protect farmers and secure the long-term sustainability of the cocoa sector, Ghana must adopt a bold strategy that prioritizes local content, domestic value addition, and farmer-centered economic ...