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16 May 25 News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits SPECIAL EDITION Special edition: Surviving the cocoa crisis Volatile cocoa prices have sent shockwaves through the chocolate industry, squeezing margins and exposing vulnerabilities across the supply chain. Even major players like Mondelēz International and Hershey are feeling the impact, with rising costs affecting everything from sourcing strategies to retail pricing. But in the face of adversity, innovation is accelerating. From boosting yields through climate-resilient farming practices to investing in sustainability initiatives that improve soil health and farmer livelihoods, the industry is exploring every lever to stabilise supply. Biotech firms and CPGs are also stepping in, offering cocoa-free alternatives that mimic the flavour and functionality of chocolate using precision fermentation and plant-based ingredients. Meanwhile, efficiency gains are being unlocked through upcycling more of the cocoa pod – not just the beans – to reduce waste and create new value streams. Whether it’s through regenerative agriculture, smarter processing, or breakthrough ingredient technologies, brands are rethinking resilience as they navigate one of the most turbulent periods in cocoa’s history. Latin America and Asia emerge as bright spots for cocoa supply in 2025 As the global cocoa industry faces yet another challenging year, confectionery brands are turning their attention to new sourcing regions to secure future supply..Read more Big-name brands drop their chocolate volume predictions Barry Callebaut, Mondelēz International and Hershey International rethink production strategies to manage the cocoa crisis..Read more Nestlé and OFI enter into global partnership The giants of food and beverage are working together to make cocoa more sustainable..Read more Changes shaping chocolate’s future Chocolate is one of the most loved sweet treats on the market. But environmental challenges and changing consumer behaviours are transforming the industry’s future..Read more Tariffs and cocoa costs bite for Hershey The blue chip posted a steep profit drop in Q1 2025, but investments in healthier snacks offer hope..Read more EUDR ‘high risk’ category only includes four countries, say diplomats Belarus, North Korea, Myanmar, and Russia have been singled out, reports have suggested..Read more Facing up to Ghana’s revenue gap Ghana’s President announces a $1.3 billion loss in funds for future cocoa contracts, highlighting the problems facing farmers and producers...Read more Cocoa industry facing major sustainability hurdles Regenerative agriculture is complex, costly, and consumers don’t want to pay more for it. What can industry do?..Read more WCF 2025: Cocoa leaders call for urgent collaboration amid global crisis Sector leaders didn’t mince words at the conference in Brazil, calling for urgent, united action to tackle the cocoa’s escalating crisis..Read more Chocolatier Fazer taps into air-fermented future food The Finnish chocolate brand brings a whole new meaning to aerated confectionery..Read more Utilising the entire cocoa pod takes off Although maximising cocoa potential by minimising waste has pre-cocoa crisis roots, escalating costs opens up the opportunity for captive chocolate companies to follow suit..Read more Resilience, sustainability, collaboration: The WCF’s recipe for solving the cocoa crisis As the World Cocoa Foundation prepares to gather the globe’s cocoa leaders in Brazil, President Chris Vincent shares the organisation’s priorities..Read more Can cocoa flavouring solve the cocoa cost crisis? Cocoa flavouring emerges as an ingredient replacement for the conventional chocolate component..Read more Cocoa prices hit record high: What does this mean for industry? The cost of cocoa has reached a record high, and the price keeps climbing. How is industry reacting and what does this mean for the future of this highly sought after commodity?..Read more Price and NPD drive Mondelēz revenues up but volume and profit slide Mondelēz International has beaten expectations in its Q1 report, but volumes and profits are down..Read more Cocoa crisis: Futures markets no longer protection for big food Despite their vast resources, multinationals can no longer protect themselves from high prices through future cocoa contracts..Read more "Free Newsletters for Food, Beverage & Nutrition Choose from more than 20 industry newsletters" Sign Up To continue to recieve this newsletter in your inbox, please whitelist our newsletters. Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Contact the Editor | Advertise with us © William Reed Ltd 2024. All rights reserved. Registered Office: Broadfield Park, Crawley RH11 9RT Registered in England No. 2883992. VAT No. 644 3073 52. www.william-reed.com