Swiss chocolatier says soaring prices are hurting demand as it slashes forecasts for third time
World’s largest cocoa processor revises down sales forecast and warns on price volatility
Chocolate makers grab available reserves to counter acute global shortage
Higher costs being passed on to customers either directly or through ‘shrinkflation’
Investors inevitably worry that consumers will buy less
Demand elasticity for sweet treats shows how inflation is hitting disposable incomes
The little luxury goodies are less susceptible to input inflation than more staple foodstuffs
Swiss confectioner Barry Callebaut says emerging markets are lifting volumes
Chocolate makers are on a mission to keep underage workers out of their supply chains
Analysts warn numbers have been inflated by the falling price of cocoa beans
Lego’s sales, Intel’s victory, Schneider strikes, Hollywood flops and ruby chocolate
Barry Callebaut hopes its latest innovation will lure millennials and open new markets
Swiss group says innovation and sharp fall in cocoa prices will drive growth
Group to make production environmentally viable with help of bean-tracking technology
Claims that hipster brand misled consumers shine light on industry
Companies look to emerging markets as sales sour in western Europe
Barry Callebaut hopes ability to resist temperatures of 38C will boost sales in warmer climates
Race to secure direct supply routes of commodity intensifies
Swiss cocoa group lowers targets as a result of weak market conditions
Jürgen Steinemann to be put forward when Franz Haniel steps down
Three companies will dominate processing sector
