Nigeria has struggled to diversify its oil-dependent economy but investors have taken another look at cocoa beans after global prices soared to a record $12,000 per tonne in December.

Cote d'Ivoire has raised the purchase prices of cocoa beans in recent marketing seasons, from 1,000 CFA francs (1.65 dollars) per kilogram in October 2023 to 1,500 CFA francs (2.47 dollars) in ...

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on major cocoa-producing countries are giving European chocolate companies a competitive advantage over those in the US. London cocoa futures for May delivery ...

In addition, the National Confectioners Association reported that Q4 North American cocoa bean grindings fell -1.2% y/y to 102,761 MT. Smaller cocoa supplies from Ghana, the world's second-biggest ...

In addition, the National Confectioners Association reported that Q4 North American cocoa bean grindings fell -1.2% y/y to 102,761 MT. Smaller cocoa supplies from Ghana, the world's second-biggest ...

It also has a negative effect on soil health, impacting cocoa yields significantly. According to the Beyond Beans Foundation, toxic substances from mining, including mercury, lead and arsenic, have ...

Five pod counters and five exporters told Reuters they expect farmers to harvest between 280,000 and 300,000 metric tons of cocoa due to the dry spell, which deteriorates beans' size and quality.

NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters) - World cocoa and coffee prices fell on Thursday as investors fretted that President Donald Trump's move to slap punishing tariffs on U.S. imports would damage ...

Cocoa Tea, a celebrated reggae singer and songwriter, has died. He was 65. "I extend condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of Calvin George Scott, affectionately known as Cocoa Tea ...

The singer was known for "I Lost My Sonia," "Sweet Sweet Cocoa Tea" and "Young Lover" Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...

Cocoa Tea, the diminutive singer who helped define contemporary dancehall music, died in South Florida on Tuesday at age 65. The veteran artiste succumbed to a years-long fight with cancer.