Cocoa bean fermentation is a crucial step in the production of chocolate, significantly influencing the flavor and quality of the final product. This process involves a complex interplay of ...

Cocoa beans demand fell in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2024 and for the year as a whole, though it remains relatively stable, according to a report from the European Cocoa Association.

December election disrupted cocoa regulator’s new marketing system, buyers and farmers say Adds to concerns this could encourage cocoa bean smuggling President-elect Mahama has pledged to reform ...