Oct. 20, 2025 - Cocoa market finds its footing

After months of steep declines, cocoa futures may finally be stabilizing, but at a cost. In this week’s cocoa market update, Mar-tyne Bron unpacks why prices have halved since December, how weak grind data and sluggish demand are reshaping the chocolate industry, and what Ivory Coast’s elections and La Niña mean for the 2025/26 crop.From consumer sticker shock to shifting farmgate economics, this episode explores whether cocoa’s long rally has truly ended, or just hit pause.🎙️ Listen now for data-driven insights on production, demand, and the outlook for global cocoa trade.🔗 For full analysis and real-time cocoa forecasts, visit vespertool.com.