Fewer trick-or-treats a blow to cocoa growers

Data this week showed cocoa processing in Europe fell 4.7% in the third quarter, to the lowest for that period in four years

18 October 2020 - 00:13 By Agency Staff

Fewer Americans will trick-or-treat this Halloween as Covid-19 infection numbers climb. While kids may be disappointed, the worst effects will be felt in Africa, where the world's top cocoa producers may struggle to keep paying farmers a premium. Cocoa is used to make chocolates...

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