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

Market analysis projects the lag in the world's cocoa supply will lead to more price increases.

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

Middle layers of supply chains may impact companies.

Seven in 10 global consumers say sustainability influences their cocoa and chocolate purchases.

Record-high cocoa bean prices figure to impact demand for products.

Global deficits are likely to continue supporting high prices.

Ben & Jerry's is converting its ice cream portfolio to be a part of the open chain created by Tony's Chocolonely.

The cocoa powder is farmed, sourced and processed through a fully segregated supply chain.

 Peter W. Blommer will step down as CEO and take on the new role of vice chairman, effective Aug. 1.