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

Inflation has boosted input costs for food manufacturers, while farm input costs are also up.

Conditions at US ports and for freight moved by truck have improved.

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.

Speakers at the International Sweetener Colloquium highlighted some challenges.

Some analysts have trimmed their forecasts due to lower-than-expected production in key countries.

Experts at the International Sweetener Colloquium expect prices to stay up or move higher.