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
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.41 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
Chocolate love has its price on Valentine's Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutterThe price of cocoa beans has witnessed a dramatic surge, impacting the cost of St Valentine chocolates this year. Factors such as climate c...
13 Feb, 2025, 01.14 PM IST
You have to shell out more for cakes, chocolates & more this ChristmasConsumers face a 5-20% price increase for Christmas items like cakes, chocolates, and dinners. This is due to record-high prices of cocoa a...
25 Dec, 2024, 08.43 AM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2024, 11.17 AM IST
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...
28 Mar, 2024, 11.17 AM IST
Chocolate industry may feel the pinch as global cocoa prices riseIndia imports large quantity of cocoa beans and powder to bridge the gap between supply and demand in the domestic market. As per the data ...
25 Jan, 2020, 11.45 AM IST
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...
11 Apr, 2018, 09.05 AM IST
Choco cos unwilling to pass on GST cutA rise of Rs 10 a kg in cocoa bean prices cited as reason for not passing on the GST benefit.
15 Nov, 2017, 09.49 AM IST
- Cocoa industry upset over withdrawal of import duty on powdered beans
Import of cocoa beans and products have been steadily moving up with the country increasing its processing capacity in recent years.
13 Jul, 2017, 12.50 PM IST
Rising cocoa prices hurt profitability; smaller processing companies in a fixThough cocoa production in the country is forecast to go up by 6% in the coming season, consumption has been increasing at a much higher ra...
23 Dec, 2014, 11.41 AM IST
Cocoa prices soar with low production and high demandCocoa prices continue upward spiral with slump in prod in 2nd peak season of Oct-Nov.
09 Dec, 2009, 07.19 PM IST