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Environmental disruptions due to climate change are causing cacao trees to die, raising chocolate prices and underscoring the need for sustainable cocoa efforts in the U.S. and Europe. Higher ...

based on reports of high mortality rates of cocoa buds on trees because of the heavy rain. Gains in London cocoa accelerated Thursday after the British pound (^GBPUSD) tumbled to a 6-month low.

So, 10 years ago Dr Matthew decided to experiment with cocoa trees, hoping they would generate some funds to support the rest of the farm. He bought some saplings and planted them. It didn't go well.