Current factors impacting the cocoa & chocolate market

About this episode

The episode discusses the current factors affecting the cocoa and chocolate market, including weather patterns and production costs.

Forecasted Super El Niño and its effect on cocoa Expect dry conditions: Is it already occurring? High fertilizer prices and how they will impact 2026/27 production Chocolate manufacturers heeding the demand of consumers What are some alternatives for cocoa content? Don’t miss next week’s webinar! Wheat Market Update Wed., May 20, 2026 at 2pm ET / 11am PT Clients, invites are going out now, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEOExpert: Marilyn Adutwum, Data Analyst

People in this episode

Host: Michael Caughlan

Guest: Marilyn Adutwum

Topics covered

• cocoa market
• chocolate industry
• Super El Niño
• fertilizer prices
• consumer demand
• cocoa alternatives

Keywords

• cocoa
• chocolate
• Super El Niño
• fertilizer prices
• consumer demand
• cocoa alternatives

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Organizations: McKeany-Flavell

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