Cocoa and chocolate from Côte d’Ivoire and Africa
LatestCocoa in Côte d’Ivoire: Price of CFA 1,200/kg Confirms the Sector’s DownturnBrasília, Brazil – Once a world cocoa giant, Brazil went through decades of challenges following the devastation caused by witches' broom disease. Today, the country is engaged in a notable…
Bogotá, Colombia – Colombia, nestled in the heart of exceptional biodiversity, stands out on the world cocoa market not for its volumes but for the quality and finesse of its beans…
Accra, Ghana – Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer and a benchmark for quality, is going through a period of unprecedented turbulence. While world prices for the brown bean…
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia, often overshadowed by its African counterparts in cocoa discussions, is nevertheless the world's third-largest producer. With its vast archipelagos and…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria, once a major player on the world cocoa stage, aims to regain its former glory. Benefiting from favourable climate conditions and a long farming tradition, the…
Yaoundé, Cameroon – The cocoa sector in Cameroon, a traditional pillar of the national economy, is going through a period of contrasting dynamics. While producers benefit from a historic…
Cocoa is the base ingredient of chocolate, and its variety considerably influences the taste, aroma and quality of the final product. There are three main varieties of cocoa: Criollo…
Cocoa is the main ingredient of chocolate, a treat enjoyed worldwide. However, behind every square of chocolate often lies a complex reality for cocoa producers. Fair trade plays a…
Brazil is one of the world's leading cocoa-producing countries. Cocoa growing there has a long history and continues to play a crucial role in the country's economy, particularly in certain…
The journey of cocoa, from pod to chocolate bar, is a fascinating process that combines traditional know-how with modern innovation. This article guides you through each stage of cocoa…
New York City, known for its culinary diversity, is home to some of the best chocolatiers in the world. Here is a selection of the city's most renowned chocolate makers, each offering a…
Although almost all of the world's cocoa comes from African countries (mainly Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon), the world's biggest consumers of chocolate (a cocoa derivative) are mainly…
The link between chocolate consumption and sleep is a topic of interest to many researchers and consumers. Here is an overview of how chocolate can affect sleep, taking into account the…
The world's largest cocoa grinding plants play a crucial role in transforming cocoa beans into semi-finished products such as cocoa paste, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. These products are…
Cocoa prices, like those of many other commodities, are influenced by a combination of economic, political and environmental factors.
Cocoa is today one of Ghana's main crops, making the country one of the world's largest cocoa producers. The introduction of this crop to Ghana is often credited to a visionary businessman…
