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Ivory Coast to Buy Back Stagnant Cocoa Stockpiles

1/30/2026

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  • Ivory Coast plans to buy back thousands of tons of unsold cocoa that have been stored in warehouses and ports since November 2026.
  • The move comes as farmers' incomes stagnate in the world's largest cocoa producer.
  • There are concerns that this late intervention may not be sufficient to address the ongoing issues in the industry.