It wouldn't be the first time Mondelez tried to combine the companies.

The company's CEO said the year-on-year outcome was in line with expectations.

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

The company's net income slid 55.1% to $180.9 million, or 89¢ in earnings per share on the common stock

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

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

Global deficits are likely to continue supporting high prices.