El Nino, Strait of Hormuz risks may fuel fresh global food inflation surge: Citi Research ReportGlobal food prices are set to rise. Citi Research warns of increased inflation risks. Potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and wor...
23 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
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...
21 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
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...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
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...
09 May, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
In 1938, Ruth Wakefield Added Chocolate Chunks to Cookie Dough, Expecting Them to Melt: Ended Up Establishing the Foundation for Chocolate Chip CookiesRuth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn intentionally created the "Toll House Chocolate Crunch Cookie" in the late 1930s. Unlike previous choc...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Agriculture exports up 2.8 pc to USD 52.55 bn in 2025-26India's agriculture exports are set to reach USD 52.55 billion in 2025-26, a 2.8% increase. This growth is fueled by traditional strengths ...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Nestle India shares jump 8% to new record high. What changed after Q4 results?Nestle India shares surged over 8% to a record high after the company posted strong Q4 FY26 results, with net profit rising 27% YoY to Rs 1...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
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...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
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...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Is coffee the new cocoa? Some expect coffee prices to also crash after tariff-driven rallyCoffee prices may soon follow cocoa's dramatic fall. Experts at the National Coffee Association convention in Tampa, Florida, discussed thi...
18 Mar, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Cocoa slips to 4-month low of £6,110/tonCocoa futures on both ICE and London exchanges hit four-month lows and face a 3% weekly drop due to a surplus in ICE-certified stocks and f...
15 Mar, 2025, 12.44 AM IST
Why prices for chocolate and cocoa went nutsFor much of the past decade, the price of cocoa in one key global benchmark hovered around $2,500 per metric ton.
13 May, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
Why the world of chocolate is in crisisFor the world’s chocolate makers, the crisis is here. Plants have been forced to shutter from Malaysia to Germany and Chicago.
22 Apr, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
Brazil cocoa farms go high-tech to upgrade ailing marketCocoa prices have more than doubled this year to a record as extreme weather, disease and structural issues have hurt supplies from Ivory C...
08 Apr, 2024, 09.55 AM IST
Chocolate cravings are going to get more expensive to satisfyHeavy rains and a rot-causing disease have ravaged crops there, sparking concerns about supply. Bean processing has also slumped around the...
29 Jul, 2023, 10.21 PM IST
Despite growing demand for chocolate, India imports most of its CocoaIn India, cocoa is grown primarily as an intercrop in Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, as the tree requires about 40-50 per cent s...
21 May, 2017, 01.16 AM IST
- High prices, bean shortage to hit cocoa imports
High prices and a shortage of beans in the world market may adversely hit cocoa imports into the country.
09 Feb, 2011, 04.32 AM IST