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Cocoa bottleneck in Ivory Coast signals supply risk for global chocolate makers
Reuters has reported that cocoa stocks in the Ivory Coast are piling up as exporters resist the fixed farmgate price, disrupting global chocolate supply.
OFI launches artisan-style single-origin cocoa liquors for industrial chocolate makers
Global cocoa supplier OFI is launching single-origin cocoa liquors to deliver artisan-level flavour precision at industrial scale for premium chocolate makers.
Barry Callebaut names former Unilever boss as CEO amid weaker cocoa sales
The Swiss chocolate and cocoa processor has appointed former Unilever executive Hein Schumacher as its new chief executive officer, effective 26 Jan 2026.
Barry Callebaut teams up with cocoa-free chocolate start-up Planet A Foods
Barry Callebaut has today announced a long-term partnership with Planet A Foods, a start-up innovating in sustainable cocoa-free chocolate alternatives.
EU proposes ‘simplifications’ to EUDR, December 2025 deadline to go ahead for ‘large and medium’ companies
The European Commission has proposed ‘targeted simplifications’ that aim to ensure the smooth implementation of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
