date:Mar 01, 2013
swelling middle class is one of the main factors driving consumption of food with richer flavor and more indulgent appeal. Accordingly, the demand for chocolate, ice cream, dairy beverages, cocoa powder beverages, desserts, biscuits, and other products containing cocoa products is on the rise and encourages investment in this industry.
The Association of Cocoa Processors (AIPC) reports that in 2012 the industry experienced a 3% growth in the processing of cocoa beans. Cargills investment is ali