Cocoa Prices
Wisconsin's beloved chocolate makers find themselves at a perilous "breaking point," grappling with an unprecedented confluence of skyrocketing global cocoa prices and the significant burden of Trump administration tariffs. This dual economic assault is pushing production costs to unsustainable levels, forcing difficult decisions, and casting a
Coffee Prices
The global commodity markets are currently telling a starkly different story for two of the world's most beloved beans: coffee and cocoa. As of October 2025, coffee prices are experiencing an unprecedented surge, reaching multi-year highs driven by acute supply shortages and relentless demand. In stark contrast, cocoa,
Cocoa Prices
October 7, 2025 – After a tumultuous period characterized by unprecedented volatility and soaring prices, the global markets for cocoa, coffee, and sugar have witnessed a significant downturn in 2025. This retreat, a stark contrast to the record highs seen in late 2024 and early 2025, is primarily attributed to a
Cocoa Prices
New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – The global cocoa market, after an extraordinary rally that saw prices soar to unprecedented highs, has experienced a sharp reversal, with futures plunging to two-month lows this week. This significant downturn, occurring in late September 2025, marks a stark contrast to earlier reports of
Cocoa Prices
The global cocoa market, a cornerstone of the confectionery industry, has experienced a tumultuous journey since 2022, culminating in unprecedented price surges that saw futures reach record highs. However, as of late September 2025, the market has shown significant signs of stabilization and even a notable decline from its peaks.
Hershey
The confectionery giant The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has found itself at the epicenter of a turbulent financial narrative, as unprecedented surges in cocoa commodity prices reached historical peaks, only to witness a recent, albeit fragile, stabilization. This dramatic market swing has profoundly impacted Hershey's stock performance, forcing