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
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
Make chocolate premium againChristmas chocolates face a bitter reality. Despite falling cocoa prices, your festive treats might not get cheaper. Manufacturers have sec...
24 Dec, 2025, 11.12 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
Can Indian craft chocolate go global and compete with the world's finest?Indian craft chocolate is growing. It aims to compete with global brands. Brands focus on local cacao from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and K...
24 May, 2025, 11.06 PM IST
Tariffs on cocoa growers give edge to Europe’s chocolatiersThis could lead to increased prices for consumers, reduced demand, and decreased competitiveness for US chocolate exports, potentially harm...
08 Apr, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Chocolate's future could hinge on success of growing cocoa not just in the tropics, but in the labCalifornia Cultured, a plant cell culture company, is growing cocoa from cell cultures at a facility in West Sacramento, California, with p...
01 Sep, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
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...
25 Jul, 2024, 10.29 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
Why eating chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick: 4 tips to make it a healthy eatChocolate has several health benefits, particularly when it comes to the consumption of cacao beans that contain beneficial chemicals such ...
12 Apr, 2023, 10.22 AM IST
Does eating chocolate make you feel a bit sick? Four tips for better eatingThere are several health benefits and potential problems that come in these sweet chocolaty packages.
08 Apr, 2023, 04.47 PM IST
Lil’Goodness launches zero added sugar prebiotic cocoa powder in IndiaThe Prebiotic Cocoa Powder contains fat reduced cocoa powder (99.98%) derived from ethically grown cocoa sourced from Ghana and naturally d...
07 Jul, 2022, 02.11 PM IST
When Africa's 'chocolate islands' meet luxury, a flavourful journey beginsThe 'chocolate islands' were the world's leading cocoa producer at the end of the 19th century.
10 Dec, 2021, 08.08 PM IST
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.
29 Nov, 2012, 06.58 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
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