More Sunshine Needed To Boost Ivory Coast's Cocoa Harvest 

More Sunshine Needed To Boost Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Harvest 

Farmers across Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, say more sunshine is needed in the country’s key cocoa growing regions to support the development of the upcoming main crop. According to growers, below average rainfall and cooler than normal temperatures last week have slowed crop development ahead of the September to February harvest season. […]

Ivory Coast Considers Raising Cocoa Prices in Response to U.S. Tariffs

Ivory Coast Considers Raising Cocoa Prices in Response to U.S. Tariffs

Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa exporter, has warned that it might increase the price of cocoa if the U.S. follows through with the proposed tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. The country’s Agriculture Minister, Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, made this statement on Thursday. Last week, the Trump administration revealed a 21% tariff on cocoa from […]