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Sweet trouble: Worlds top chocolate maker issues warning as shares sink 17%

Barry Callebaut profit warning shocks markets. Shares crash 17% in hours. Cocoa prices collapse over 40% this year. The worlds largest chocolate maker now expects profits to fall sharply. Falling cocoa prices should help margins. But demand is weak and supply is too high. Industry overcapacity is rising fast. Global trade risks add more pressure. Shipping disruptions near key routes increase costs. The Barry Callebaut profit warning highlights deep market stress. Investors fear prolonged slowdown. The global chocolate market now faces uncertainty and volatility ahead.

16 Apr 2026 11:36 pm