Cocoa extenders to stabilize costs without compromising the sensory experience Reading time:  5–6 min Between 2024 and 2025, cocoa became one of the most stressed raw materials in the food industry. Lower supply, plant health pressures, and extreme weather events tightened the entire chain—from growers and traders to manufacturers in chocolate, bakery, and beverages. For many companies, the challenge is no longer cost alone. It’s also quality variability  and the growing diff