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Heavy Rain In Ivory Coast Boosts October-March Cocoa Crop

Unusually heavy rains in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa growing regions last week could give an early boost to the October-March main crop jus...

Chocolate Maker Barry Callebaut Confirms Targets, Raises Dividend

Barry Callebaut has confirmed its mid-term targets and raised its dividend after profit and volume growth beat forecasts in its 2020/21 financial year.

Ivory Coast Cocoa Exporters Get 50% Target Share Of Foreign Contracts: Regulator

Ivory Coast's cocoa board has allocated 161,000 tonnes of international contracts to local exporters this season, according to the regulator's chief.

Rain Boosts Cocoa Harvest In Ivory Coast Amid Fear Of Mould

Heavy rain last week in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions will extend the October-to-March main crop, farmers said on Monday, although some worri...

Halloween Demand Boosts Hershey's Sales And Profit Outlook

Confectionery giant Hershey has raised its annual forecasts for sales and profit after posting better-than expected results, benefiting from strong demand...

Barry Callebaut Inaugurates Chocolate Factory In Novi Sad, Serbia

The Barry Callebaut Group has inaugurated its new chocolate factory in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city. Serbian president Aleksandar V...

Italy’s Nutkao Seeks Growth With Boerrineke Acquisition

Italian chocolate and hazelnut spread producer Nutkao has acquired Belgian company Boerrineke as part of its expansion strategy in Europe. The acquisiti...