CocoapodCast
Get bi-weekly updates on global cocoa markets based on the analyses of Martijn Bron, a seasoned cocoa expert with over 25 years of trading experience at Cargill and co-host of The Strong Source podcast.
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Aug. 04, 2026 – Cocoa market update: Silly or insanity season? (opens the original)
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Extreme price swings continue to dominate the cocoa market as thin liquidity, mixed supply and demand signals, and growing El Niño concerns fuel uncertainty. In this episode, we unpack the latest findings from Mar-tyne Bron, covering volatile futures, weak pod counts, regional grind trends, evolving procurement strategies, and why the outlook for the 2026 and 27 crop remains closely tied to weather and production risks. For the full market analysis and real-time cocoa prices and price forecasts,
Jul. 14, 2026 - El Niño and the next supply squeeze, Boom! Bust? (opens the original)
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Cocoa prices have surged and volatility is back in a big way. With concerns growing over poor pod development in Ivory Coast, a strengthening El Niño, and the possibility of a return to global deficits, the market is once again on edge. In this episode, we break down the latest supply and demand developments and what they could mean for cocoa buyers and traders in the months ahead. For the full market analysis and real-time cocoa prices and price forecasts, go to vespertool.com. See you in two w
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