Cocoa prices in London and New York have soared to historic highs, fueled by strong demand, supply issues, and bad weather in key production areas. On October 17, 2023, London’s Intercontinental Exchange ICE listed the March cocoa contract at a record-breaking 3,155 pounds per ton, the highest since 1920. Rising prices result from investor activity […]
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