Demand for coffee is growing globally - but despite much of it being grown on the continent, very little is roasted locally ...

Cocoa prices began the year at record high levels, peaking at $10.75 per kilogram in January, due to poor West African harvests and supply disruptions. However, New York cocoa futures fell 4% last ...

Lindt & Sprüngli has shown resilience despite record volatility in cocoa markets impacting the chocolate industry. The company reported better-than-expected full-year operating profit in 2024 ...

West African countries have long been the heart of cocoa production, producing around 3.48 million metric tons of cocoa beans in the 2022-2023 season.