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Steep Cocoa Volume Decline And CEO Uncertainty Might Change The Case For Investing In Barry Callebaut (SWX:BARN)
Barry Callebaut recently reported a 22% fall in cocoa division sales volume for the quarter ended 30 November, citing weak global cocoa demand and a shift toward higher-return segments amid subdued grindings in Europe and Asia.
At the same time, favorable growing conditions in West Africa and uncertainty around a CEO transition have sharpened questions about how the company balances sourcing, pricing and leadership stability in a soft cocoa market.
Next, we will examine how the steep cocoa...