COCOA

Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Cocoa and fuel costs feel the heat from global weather and conflicts

A climate pattern called El Nino could squeeze cocoa supplies this year, pushing prices up slowly rather than sharply. The company’s new leader noted that London cocoa prices are slipping from last spring’s high of over £9, 000 per ton to about £2, 944 now. Experts say an El Nino event has an 80% ch

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Dark Chocolate's Secret Ingredient: A Clue to Aging?

Dark chocolate has a secret ingredient that might help us age slower. It's called theobromine, a compound found in cocoa. Scientists found that people with higher levels of theobromine in their blood seem to have younger biological ages. This means their bodies are functioning better than others the

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Cocoa Prices Drop as West Africa Sees Good Weather

Cocoa prices took a dip recently. Why? Good weather in West Africa is making cocoa trees happy. Farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana say the mix of rain and sun is just right. This means more cocoa pods, which means more supply. More supply usually means lower prices. But wait, there's more to this sto

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