Cocoa Shortage 2024 Presidential. October marks fairtrade month, a significant event this year amid the continuing cocoa crisis and its impact on farmers’ livelihoods. Cocoa’s shortage is set to deepen further this season amid persistent production challenges from poor weather and disease.

New york futures climbed as much as 4.2% to $9,798 a ton on. October marks fairtrade month, a significant event this year amid the continuing cocoa crisis and its impact on farmers’ livelihoods.