CACAO WORLD

  Durante el primer trimestre del año, las exportaciones de cacao en grano peruano sumaron 162 millones de dólares, correspondientes al envío de 16 mil toneladas.  Si bien este volumen representa una ligera contracción del 1 % en comparación con el mismo periodo del año anterior, el valor exportado experimentó un notable incremento del 118 %.  Este crecimiento en los ingresos se explica principalmente por el alza en el precio promedio por kilogramo, que se situó en 10.17 dólares. Análisis de las Empresas Exportadoras de Cacao peruano El sector de exportación de cacao en Perú continúa siendo dinámico, con la participación de 57 empresas. A continuación, se presentan los actores clave de este mercado. Agro San Gerardo: Con exportaciones valoradas en 37  millones de dólares y 3 mil toneladas despachadas, Agro San Gerardo se posiciona como líder del sector con una participación del 23%. A pesar de una disminución del 11% en volumen, el valor mostró un crecimiento de 108%...

  Keep An Eye On Cocoa Prices  BY TYLER DURDEN MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 - 01:15 AM Cocoa futures surged as much as 7.9% on Friday to $11,068/ton in New York, approaching record levels once again, as mounting supply-side risks reignite upside price action. Persistent drought conditions across key West African growing regions—despite recent rain—continue to pressure the global production outlook, raising concerns over both mid-crop and main-crop harvests. The deteriorating weather backdrop and slowing port arrivals in top producer Ivory Coast have also reintroduced upward pressure on prices.  Analysts from BMI, a unit of Fitch Group, wrote last week that bullish price action " continues to be driven by concerns about weather conditions in West Africa weighing on the size and quality of the ongoing harvest ."  Data from the African Flood and Drought Monitor showed that droughts still cover at least 33% of Ghana and the Ivory Coast, sparking fears ab...

 

  RIACHAO DAS NEVES, Brazil, April 22 (Reuters) - In the Brazilian state of Bahia, farmer Moises Schmidt is developing the world's largest cocoa farm. His plan is to revolutionize the way the main ingredient in chocolate is produced, growing high-yield cocoa trees, fully irrigated and fertilized, in an area bigger than the island of Manhattan that is not currently known for producing the beans. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up  here. Schmidt's $300 million plan is the largest and the most innovative in that region, but not the only one. There are similar super-sized projects under development, some of them nearly as big, as well-capitalized farming groups look to apply industrial-scale agriculture expertise to cocoa production to profit from sky-high prices for the beans. If those plans work, the industry's center of gravity could shift back to Brazil, where the cocoa tree is native, from West Afri...

  The Maya cacao trade route was a significant network of land and sea paths that facilitated the exchange of cacao beans and other valuable goods throughout the Maya civilization and beyond. Cacao held immense cultural, economic, and social importance for the Maya people. Historical Context and Development  * Early Use: The use of cacao in Mesoamerica dates back to the Olmec civilization (around 1500 BCE), who likely passed their knowledge to the Maya. The earliest evidence of Mayan cacao use dates to around 600 BCE in Colhá, Belize.  * Rise of Trade: As Maya civilization developed and cities grew, the demand for resources like cacao increased. Certain regions within the Maya lowlands were particularly well-suited for cacao cultivation, leading to the development of specialized production areas.  * Trade Networks: The Maya established extensive trade routes, both overland (using causeways called sacbeob) and by sea (using canoes), to connect production centers with ...

  The future of cacao is complex and faces several key challenges and exciting opportunities. Here's a breakdown of what the future may hold: Challenges:  * Climate Change: Cacao is highly sensitive to temperature and rainfall fluctuations. Rising temperatures and altered weather patterns are already impacting yields and are projected to worsen, potentially shrinking suitable growing regions. For example, research indicates that warmer temperatures can lead to shriveled flowers and smaller, rotting cacao pods.  * Aging Farmer Population and Labor Shortages: Younger generations are increasingly moving to urban areas, leaving an aging workforce in the cocoa farms. This makes it difficult to maintain production levels and transfer crucial farming knowledge.  * Pests and Diseases: Climate change can also exacerbate pest and disease pressures, leading to significant crop losses.  * Deforestation: Historically, the expansion of cocoa farms has contributed to deforesta...

  Ah, "La ruta del cacao" – the route of cacao! This is a fascinating topic that can refer to several different things, all connected to the journey of this incredible bean:  * Historical Trade Routes: This often refers to the ancient paths and networks used by indigenous civilizations in Mesoamerica (like the Maya and Aztec) to trade cacao beans. Cacao was highly valued and even used as currency, so these routes were vital for economic and social connections. Imagine canoes navigating rivers and people trekking through jungles, carrying these precious beans!  * Modern Supply Chains: Today, "la ruta del cacao" can also describe the complex journey cacao beans take from the farms where they are grown (primarily in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America) to the chocolate makers around the world. This involves harvesting, fermentation, drying, sorting, shipping, and processing – a truly global route!  * Tourism and Experiential Travel: In some cacao-produc...