Cocoa futures hit a historic peak in New York, signaling a sharp rise in chocolate costs. This surge, the highest in 65 years, is driven by a significant drop in production from West Africa, the world’s leading cocoa supplier. The adverse weather has spread diseases and hampered harvests, compounding the scarcity. This price jump over […]
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