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Cocoa futures hit the highest level in more than seven months as West Africa’s production prospects dim, threatening global supplies at a time of historically low inventories. The most-active ...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25) today is up +455 (+4.20%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25) is up +304 (+3.53%). Cocoa prices extended their 6-week rally today, with March NY cocoa and Mar London ...

Cocoa futures hit the highest level in more than seven months as West Africa’s production prospects dim, threatening global supplies at a time of historically low inventories. The most-active contract ...

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Chocolate prices are on the rise this holiday season, in part because climate change is threatening the cocoa harvest in West ...

Cocoa futures climbed to $10,092 per ton in New York on Friday, the highest level since June 14. Mounting fears over reduced output in West Africa tightens global supply. Ivory Coast and Ghana ...

with NY cocoa posting a 7-week high and London cocoa posting a 3-month high. Adverse weather in West Africa is fueling this week's surge in cocoa prices. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said ...