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Olam sees cocoa demand overwhelming output next season

The world’s third-biggest processor, Olam International Ltd. has indicated rising consumption will probably flip the global cocoa market into a…

Repositioning Nigeria’s cocoa export for global competitiveness

By Joe ITAH That the world economy is driven by knowledge and technology with some developed countries of the world…

Cocoa posts higher future prices, rising 5.5% above trading speculations

Cocoa futures were higher on Wednesday, boosted by a stronger-than-expected first quarter grind in Europe. Europe's first-quarter cocoa grind rose…

Cotton prices expected to hit five-year high in 2018/2019 season

Cotton prices may edge up to their highest in five years next season, according to International Cotton Advisory Committee forecast…

Ghana may struggle to repay lenders’ $1.3bn cocoa loan, unlikely to meet crop target

Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the chief executive officer of Ghana Cocoa Board said Monday that the country may struggle to fully pay…

Cocoa exporters in Ivory Coast demand refund on deficit supply

Temitayo Ayetoto, with agency... Exporters of cocoa commodity in Ivory Coast are demanding that the industry regulator returns the costs…