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
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
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...
21 Dec, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
Cocoa prices are plunging. Why then is chocolate still so expensive?Producers and analysts expect cheaper cocoa to only start feeding through to supermarket aisles in the second half of next year, and even t...
20 Dec, 2025, 03.23 PM 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
Cocoa futures set record high, coffee and sugar also upCocoa futures in London and New York set record peaks on Tuesday as the market continued its relentless rise while coffee and sugar prices ...
27 Mar, 2024, 08.40 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
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
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 ...
28 Nov, 2012, 11.44 AM IST
- Domestic cocoa prices may see a decline this year
Domestic cocoa prices may see a decline this year as the new crop promises to be good.
06 Apr, 2011, 12.41 AM IST
- Cocoa prices worry chocolate companies
Rising international cocoa prices, supply shortfall and poor quality of beans are worrying chocolate companies, the main buyers of the bean...
20 Jul, 2010, 12.29 AM IST