MarketsandMarkets pointed to consumers’ interest in prioritizing their health as a factor in driving demand for dark chocolate with higher cocoa content.

Research and Markets says the growth in Mexico’s cocoa market is driven by a governmental push and sustainability programs by international companies.

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, plans to launch a state-of-the-art Cacao Centre in Dubai.

Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire have agreed to institute a per-tonne “living income differential” as part of a new payment structure designed to fortify incomes of the countries’ cocoa producers.

A growing demand for fine flavor and high quality cocoa worldwide will drive growth in the global cocoa market, says a Coherent Market Insights analysis.