India’s protein boom runs into a whey crisis as prices surge 4X, shortages loomProtein-rich foods are becoming more expensive in India. Global supply issues and rising demand are pushing up the cost of whey, a key ingr...
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
Britannia bets on ‘Many Indias’ strategy amid inflation, shifting consumer demandBritannia is adopting a 'Many Indias' strategy. Startup-style teams will gain local decision-making power. This move seeks to boost agility...
War-hit supply chains melt margins as ice cream, chocolate prices set to rise this summerSweet treats may become more expensive this summer. A conflict in West Asia is disrupting supply chains. This is increasing costs for ingre...
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
Sweet trouble: World’s top chocolate maker issues warning as shares sink 17%Barry Callebaut profit warning shocks markets. Shares crash 17% in hours. Cocoa prices collapse over 40% this year. The world’s largest cho...
Christmas chocolates still costly despite falling cocoa prices – here’s whyChocolate prices stay high even though cocoa costs are falling. Last year, cocoa jumped, making makers raise prices and change recipes. Com...
Hershey to raise chocolate prices as cocoa costs remain highHershey, the maker of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, has informed retailers about an upcoming price increase. The price increase will be acros...
Lindt chocolate to raise prices again this yearSwiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli announced Tuesday that it would raise prices again in 2025 after strong sales last year showed that...
Nestle's chocolate prices in focus as cocoa costs biteOver the past three years Nestle and other consumer goods companies have raised prices across their brands to cover sky-high input costs am...
Sweet Profits, Bitter Reality: Who gains the most from the cocoa price surge?The cocoa industry is facing significant shifts as cocoa prices soar, driven by poor harvests in West Africa. While prices have surged to r...
Chocoholics Beware: Get ready to pay higher for chocolates, ice creams and cakes as cocoa prices skyrocket in IndiaThe soaring cocoa prices are causing ripples in the chocolate and ice cream industry. Amul considers a substantial hike in chocolate prices...
Global cocoa shortage to drive up cost of chocolate barsRising cocoa prices due to supply shortages are impacting chocolate manufacturers globally. Companies are considering price hikes, alternat...
Chocolate may cost more as cocoa rates increase 28% in 2017Global cocoa prices have increased 28% over the past year and are set to climb further following a crisis in West Africa, the top producing...
New forms of ingesting cocoa come in vogue to cut both flab and costsThe advent of an invention now that allows for the cocoa fix minus the calories can only lead to a rise in such ingestion practices.
Cocoa prices down by 20 pc, chocolate makers relievedChocolate manufacturer Amul has not raised prices of chocolate, chocozoo and syrup for a year, and has no such plans in the near future.
Chocolates won't add to inflation as cocoa prices dropCocoa prices have tumbled 20%, giving relief to chocolate and ice-cream makers as lower cost of the ingredient offsets the rising price of ...