Cocoa demand and price has shown a correlation with global GDP for more than a century. What can the cocoa price tell us about #PostCOVID19 recovery?
https://amp-ft-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.ft.com/content/cadb9708-dec7-42e7-85fe-fce69fa0a792
#cocoa #trade

Impact of lockdown and protocols on the economy is significant. Theoretically movement of goods is not restricted. In practice, piles of new paperwork are introduced. And every permit comes at a cost and a delay.
https://lnkd.in/dbU9ryF
#Nigeria #commodities #cocoa

Will heat-resistant #chocolate change the #cocoa #valuechain? Chocolate makers have been searching for this for years, as it will open up new markets, new production locations, and ease logistics. The main question: will it be enjoyed by consumers?
https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/04/30/Mars-patents-heat-resistant-chocolate-that-maintains-taste-and-shape-in-hot-climates#

Now that the immediate panic around #COVID19 is reducing, we should consider #foodsecurity. Did the world realize that #locusts are threatening East African harvest? https://qz.com/africa/1836159/locusts-set-to-hit-kenya-east-africa-again-400-times-stronger/