cocoa
JB Foods swings into the black with US$59.4 million H1 net profit, declares special dividend
The special dividend of S$0.028 per share is in addition to an interim dividend of S$0.002 a share
Chocolate therapy: Indonesia’s cocoa farmers learn new ways to boost crop yields
Initiatives by candy maker Mars are also spurring interest among the younger generation
Indonesia says US agrees tariff exemption for its palm oil, cocoa and rubber
The exemption will take effect once both sides reach a final agreement
Delfi H1 net profit down 37.7% to US$12.2 million on softer performance in Indonesia
Revenue for H1 is 0.5% down at US$259.6 million, on the back of a softer performance in Indonesia, but largely offset by growth in its regional markets
Cargill’s asset network, innovation help food businesses manage market volatility
The American conglomerate sees rising demand for more cocoa butter substitutes as cocoa prices surge
Volatility to surge in agri-commodity markets amid trade tensions
If trade relations sour between China and US under Donald Trump, there may be notable risks to US food and agriculture exports, particularly soybeans
Tight supply expected to provide support for cocoa, coffee prices in 2025
The agri-commodities have been drastically impacted by this year’s El Nino phenomenon, the most severe in nearly a decade
Cocoa prices help Ivory Coast win credit upgrade from S&P
HIGHER prices for cocoa and rising exports helped Ivory Coast win a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, which boosted the Western African nation a notch closer to investment grade.
