Trump's tariff plan puts taxes on imports from the Ivory Coast and Ghana, among others.

ICCO surprised cocoa markets with a forecasted surplus.

Germany-based Planet A Foods created a cocoa-free chocolate.

Members of Congress are deciding how to split the now $1 trillion-plus budget between food and farm programs.

Price surges in cocoa bean futures are reaching the consumer level.

An analyst speaking at the International Sweetener Colloquium attributed lower milk supply to various factors.

Increased truck and ocean freight capacity has been favorable for shippers.

Global deficits are likely to continue supporting high prices.

Experts highlighted both the strengths and challenges of going green.

An expert at the International Sweetener Colloquium said downturns typically are followed by a healthy bounce.