A surge in cocoa and coffee futures prices has strained traders' finances, hindering global shipments. Rising costs and financing difficulties have exacerbated the situation, with weather issues and ...

An unparalleled rally in cocoa and coffee futures is leaving traders so cash-strapped that many no longer have enough money to ship the two commodities around the world. Rising prices forced ...

That’s on top of an almost 70% gain in 2024. Many companies that buy and sell cocoa also trade coffee, making the cash crunch worse. There are also a number of small participants, which have a ...