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Ahead of COP23, cocoa industry drive momentum to end deforestation

Desk3 - October 10, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Making good on a commitment announced in March, the world’s leading cocoa and chocolate companies are working with the governments of...

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Coffee and chocolate from the Pacific Islands on show in Auckland this week

Desk3 - September 19, 2017

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Coffee and chocolate products from five Pacific Island countries will be showcased at the fourth Chocolate & Coffee Show on...

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ICE Notice: Delayed open time for Coffee “C” contract on August 28, 2017

Desk3 - July 28, 2017

NEW YORK, U.S. – Due to a London bank holiday on Monday, August 28, 2017, ICE Futures U.S. will delay the start of trading in Sugar No. 11, Coffee “C” and Cocoa futures and options contracts until 7:30 am NY time on that day. This change to the start of trading time does not affect pre-open times ...

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Swiss government assists Ghana to increase cocoa production, add value

Desk3 - July 13, 2017

ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana and Switzerland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at increasing cocoa production and adding value to raw cocoa beans. The two countries have also agreed to increase their volume of trade in the areas of gold and cocoa from Ghana and chemicals, pharmaceuticals and other products from Switzerland.

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Cocoa and chocolate are not just treats – they are good for your cognition

Desk3 - July 7, 2017

L'AQUILA, Italy – A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands - a phrase commonly used to justify ones chocolate snacking behavior. A phrase now shown to actually harbor some truth, as the cocoa bean is a rich source of flavanols: a class of natural compounds that has neuroprotective effects.

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Chocolate may improve cognitive function within hours, says review

Desk3 - July 4, 2017

MILAN – Need an excuse to raid that chocolate stash? A new review may provide just that. Researchers have found that cocoa flavanols could boost cognitive function within just a few hours of consumption. Additionally, researchers found that regular, long-term intake of cocoa flavanols may protect against cognitive decline.

Health

How coffee, chocolate and tea overturned a millennia-old medical mindset

Desk3 - May 24, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC, U.S. – When Italian botanist Prospero Alpini traveled to Egypt in 1580, he discovered a world of unusual plants—strangely shaped bananas, bright red opium poppies, chunky baobab trees. After returning to Europe three years later, Alpini publicized his findings in two volumes, De Plantis Aegypti and Da Medicina Aegyptiorum.

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Chocolate could get more expensive due to unrest in Cote d’Ivoire

Desk3 - May 23, 2017

ABIDJAN, Cote d’Ivoire – The price of cocoa extended its biggest weekly rise in five years as a revolt unravels in Cote d’Ivoire, which produces almost half of the world’s cocoa beans. The African country’s army has failed to reach a deal with mutinous soldiers who are demanding delayed bonus payments.

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ICCO Cocoa Market Review: Futures prices continue their downward trend

Desk3 - May 18, 2017

ABIDJAN – The current review of the cocoa market situation reports on price movements on the international markets during the month of April 2017. Chart I illustrates price movements on the London (ICE Futures Europe) and New York (ICE Futures US) markets in April. Chart II shows the evolution of the ICCO daily price, quoted in ...

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Barcelona, Spain-based Nederland S.A. joins World Cocoa Foundation

Desk3 - May 16, 2017

BARCELONA, Spain – The World Cocoa Foundation is pleased to welcome Barcelona, Spain-based Nederland S.A. as their newest member In joining WCF, Mario Snellenberg, the company’s commercial director said, “With our cocoa and chocolate heritage spreading over more than 80 years and now well into the third generation of ...

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Groupe SEB posts solid 1Q performance, Professional business (coffee machines) sales reach €258m, up 23%

Keurig Dr Pepper net sales at $3.5 billion, up 3.4% YoY