This week in London, the cocoa market witnessed a dramatic climb, with futures on the ICE escalating by 14%, approaching a breathtaking peak of nearly 10,000 pounds per metric ton. This surge is fueled by a robust demand for cocoa that continues to defy the rising price trends. London’s trading floors buzzed as cocoa prices […]
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