Cocoa news today

Here are some recent news articles related to cocoa:

Cocoa Prices

• Cocoa prices have been rising due to a combination of factors, including a decline in global production, increased demand, and weather-related issues in top-producing countries like Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. (Source: Reuters)
• The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has forecast a global cocoa deficit of 100,000 to 200,000 metric tons for the 2022/23 crop year, which could lead to further price increases. (Source: Food Business News)

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

• The Fairtrade Foundation has launched a new campaign to promote fairer prices for cocoa farmers and to address issues like child labor and deforestation in the cocoa industry. (Source: Fairtrade Foundation)
• The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced a new initiative to promote sustainable cocoa production and reduce deforestation in cocoa-growing countries. (Source: World Cocoa Foundation)

Research and Innovation

• Scientists have discovered a new species of cocoa tree in the Amazon rainforest, which could potentially be used to develop new, more resilient cocoa varieties. (Source: Science Daily)
• Researchers have developed a new method for detecting cocoa diseases using machine learning and artificial intelligence, which could help farmers more quickly identify and treat diseases. (Source: Agricultural Research Magazine)

Industry News

• Hershey's has announced plans to increase its use of sustainable cocoa and reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2035. (Source: Hershey's)
• Mars, Inc. has launched a new range of cocoa products made with sustainable cocoa and reduced sugar content. (Source: Mars, Inc.)

I hope you find these articles interesting!