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McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast
McKeany-Flavell
Cocoa & chocolate market: Supply, grindings, & Halloween sales
OCT 16, 202622 MIN
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Description
Cocoa supply
As the 2026/27 West African main crop gets underway, weather concerns, production forecasts, and bean availability remain central to the global cocoa supply outlook
Q3 cocoa grindings
Asia leads the processing recovery; Europe returns to growth, and North America records a decline
What do these contrasting results reveal about global cocoa demand heading into 2027?
Halloween chocolate demand
With Halloween approaching, how are elevated retail chocolate prices, changing consumer purchasing habits, and manufacturers' pricing strategies shaping seasonal chocolate sales?
Don’t miss our next live webinar on Oct. 28!
Live Seasonal Market Outlook: Harvest & Negotiations Underway as Uncertainty Continues
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Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO
Expert: Marilyn Adutwum, Data Analyst

