date:Jun 05, 2012
ost 5% more than the ICCOs previous forecast in its February bulletin, while Latin Americas biggest grower Brazil is forecast to see 10,000 more metric tonnes than earlier estimates.
However, the ICCO added that output from the worlds second largest grower, Nigeria, is forecast to be even lower than expected and increasing demand from Asian markets will mean a shortage remains.
Supply crisis
North American cocoa processor and chocolate ingredients supplier Blommer Chocolate Company recentl