cocoa

Cocoa demand recovery bumpy as Europe grinds drop to 17-year low

JB Foods notes that the market for cacao beans continues to experience price volatility, although prices have gradually eased from highs in 2024.

JB Foods swings into the black with US$59.4 million H1 net profit, declares special dividend

One of the farmers who is working with Mars to improve his crop yield. Through the candy maker's initiatives, farmers are taught that cocoa can be grown with other crops, such as banana and avocado.

Chocolate therapy: Indonesia’s cocoa farmers learn new ways to boost crop yields

Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of palm oil.

Indonesia says US agrees tariff exemption for its palm oil, cocoa and rubber

Revenue for H1 fell 0.5 per cent to US$259.6 million, from US$260.8 million the year before. This was primarily due to a softer performance in Indonesia, but largely offset by growth in its regional markets.

Delfi H1 net profit down 37.7% to US$12.2 million on softer performance in Indonesia

Besides innovation, the conglomerate also leverages its global footprint and extensive assets, from soy crushers to palm processing facilities, to provide supply chain resilience amid ingredients’ supply crunch.

Cargill’s asset network, innovation help food businesses manage market volatility

Market watchers have revised CPO price forecasts in 2025 on limited production increase.
OUTLOOK 2025

Volatility to surge in agri-commodity markets amid trade tensions

Given the extreme situation facing cocoa stock, even small supply disruptions in 2025 could ripple into huge price volatilities, says Jonathan Parkman of Marex.
OUTLOOK 2025

Tight supply expected to provide support for cocoa, coffee prices in 2025