> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # March 2025 News & AMA | #PodSaveChocolate Ep 106 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/march-2025-news-ama-podsavechocolate-ep-106/ - Published: 2025-03-06T15:50:51.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-07T19:14:45.000Z - Description: Episode 106 of #PodSaveChocolate features the chocolate news that’s fit to eat and AMA/Ask me Anything (about chocolate and cocoa) for March 2025. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** 🗓️ The stream airs LIVE at 11:00 ****MST** (10:00 PST, 12:00 CST, 13:00 EST), on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Links below to watch LIVE and to view the archived episode. [March 2025 News & AMA | #PodSaveChocolate Ep 106Episode 106 OverviewEpisode 106 of #PodSaveChocolate features the chocolate news that’s fit to eat and AMA/Ask me Anything (about chocolate and cocoa) for Ma…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon_144x144-10.png)YouTube![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/maxresdefault-9.jpg)](https://youtube.com/live/BIWmqzd-1kQ?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Click on this (shareable) link to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and ****share** this episode to help grow the #PSC community. [Clay Gordon on LinkedIn: #podsavechocolate #lavidacocoa #thechocolatelife #cacao #cocoa #cacau…Episode 106 Overview Episode 106 of #PodSaveChocolate features the chocolate news that’s fit to eat and AMA/Ask me Anything (about chocolate and cocoa) for…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca-14)LinkedInClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/c45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7-14)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fpodsavechocolate-lavidacocoa-thechocolatelife-activity-7303156374031540224-mOQN?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop&rcm=ACoAAAABaLUB44l0lzyoZ9nf9Lg8nfstgzLqxbg) This ****LINKEDIN** link is shareable. [March 2025 News & AMA | #PodSaveChocolate Ep 106Other event by TheChocolateLife on Friday, March 7 2025![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/ay1hV6OlegS-2.ico)#PodSaveChocolate Ep 106![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/media-14)](https://fb.me/e/7JO5p1pGt?ref=thechocolatelife.com) This ****FACEBOOK** link is also shareable. --- ## **Episode 106 Overview** Topics to be covered include: **1️⃣ The Continuing Saga of the Cost of Cocoa** | **MARKETS** | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Futures](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/CC%2A0/futures-prices?ref=thechocolatelife.com) / [Historical Prices](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/CCZ24/historical-prices?orderBy=contractExpirationDate&orderDir=desc&ref=thechocolatelife.com) / [Moving Average](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/CC%2A0/futures-prices?viewName=movingAverages&ref=thechocolatelife.com) – Barchart.com | | [Graph](https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/cocoa?ref=thechocolatelife.com) – Trading Economics | | **TL;DR** — ICCO is now bullish on there being a surplus in the 2024/2025 season, which is pushing future prices down, at least for now. The outlook depends on this being true. Unfortunately, no industry-wide changes that address the underlying reasons behind the price surge have been undertaken. | [EXCLUSIVE: ICCO boss predicts there will not be enough cocoa to supply the market this seasonMichel Arrion, executive director of the International Cocoa Organization, says the market is ‘nervous’ about the prospect of a fourth-year supply deficit as the industry prepares for a summit in March in Brazil to discuss the crisis![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/sophie-LOGO-FINAL_WEB-1.png)From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Arrion-chcocoa-chocoa-pic-crop.jpg)](https://cocoaradar.com/exclusive-icco-boss-predicts-there-will-not-be-enough-cocoa-to-supply-the-market-this-season/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Despite ICCO being bullish in some outlets, the official stance is different. [Cadbury maker Mondelēz bets high chocolate prices won’t dull consumers’ sweet toothCEO Dirk Van de Put said consumer loyalty to the confection is allowing sales to remain strong despite several price increases.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-3.png)Food DiveChristopher Doering![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9NaWxrYV9YX09yZW8uanBn.webp)](https://www.fooddive.com/news/mondelez-chocolate-cocoa-prices-CEO-milka-cadbury/740807/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Can cocoa flavouring solve the cocoa cost crisis?As cocoa prices soar, brands are turning to cocoa flavouring to maintain chocolate’s rich taste without the hefty cost. Discover how this innovation is reshaping the confectionery industry.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180x180-4.png)ConfectioneryNews.com07-Feb-2025By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/YIBYEY25IZEE3AW32SINPFQCAQ.jpg)](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2025/02/19/an-cocoa-flavouring-help-confectioners-navigate-the-cocoa-cost-crisis/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Positing **another* alternative to real cocoa. 1️⃣🅰️ The potential impact of the current US Administration’s trade war by tariffs policies on chocolate makers is yet to be known – but uncertainty is rarely welcomed. For the moment, a wide range of goods from Canada and Mexico are now subject to 25% import tariffs, and many goods from China are now subject to an additional 10% tariff. Is the *de minimis* exception next? [Trump delays de minimis’ end for Canada, Mexico productsThe exemption will remain even with new tariffs set to take effect Tuesday as the White House pursues better methods to collect duties from low-cost goods.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-5.png)Supply Chain DiveMax Garland![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMTQ4NDgyNDAxLmpwZw--.webp)](https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/de-minimis-canada-mexico-trump-delay/741361/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) The *de minimis* exemption is ****still** on the chopping block. **2️⃣ World Cocoa Foundation’s Cocoa “Rescue Plan”** [Resilience, sustainability, collaboration: The WCF’s recipe for solving the cocoa crisisSoaring cocoa prices, climate challenges and regulatory shifts threaten the sector. At WCF’s March 2025 meeting, leaders will strategize for a resilient future.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180x180-3.png)ConfectioneryNews.com03-Mar-2025By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/AGTHVV6Z3FEWZFKADCFKOUFATM.jpg)](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2025/03/05/cocoa-crisis-deepens-global-leaders-unite-to-drive-resilience-in-2025/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Registration – WCFPM25 - WCF Partnership Meeting 2025![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon.v2.ico)WCF Partnership Meeting 2025](https://web.cvent.com/event/764c8ed9-db9e-4fe9-91fe-869c527df4d2/regProcessStep1?ref=thechocolatelife.com) The March 19020 event mentioned in the story above. [Our MembersThe World Cocoa Foundation is an international membership organisation with members across six continents, representing the global cocoa and chocolate sector.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-6.png)World Cocoa Foundation![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/og-image-BW0p9xJQ.jpg)](https://worldcocoafoundation.org/about/members?ref=thechocolatelife.com) **3️⃣ Transparent Communication Alert: Zotter USA** [Buy Zotter Chocolates Online in the USA at ZotterUSA.ComExperience the decadence of Zotter Chocolates – organic, fair-trade delights. Order online in the USA at ZotterUSA.com for a taste of artisanal chocolate perfection.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/cropped-socialmedia-logo-270x270-1.png)Zotter Chocolates | Bean To Bar, Organic and Fair-Traded Chocolateadmin![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/dummy-1-1.jpg)](https://zotterusa.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Kudos to the Zotter USA team swiftly acknowledging a breach and clearly and concisely letting customers know what it was and what the concerns were/are. **4️⃣ Obfuscation Alert!** [FDA delays crackdown on which foods can be labeled ‘healthy’The rule would prevent many cereal and yogurt products from making nutrition claims and allow nuts, oils and certain seafood to bear the label for the first time.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-4.png)Food DiveChris Casey![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMjI3NzEwNTA5X1k0bkloeDEuanBn.webp)](https://www.fooddive.com/news/fda-healthy-label-delay-implementation-seed-oils-RFK-jr-food-industry-policy-trump/741174/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Boooooooooooo. **5️⃣ Festival Updates** [Salon Du Chocolat NYC | March 21-23, 2025Experience the world of chocolate at Salon du Chocolat NYC, New York’s premier chocolate and pastry event. Discover artisanal chocolates, gourmet pastries, and unique culinary creations from top chocolatiers and pastry chefs. Enjoy workshops, tastings, and exclusive demos that showcase the artistry behind every bite. Perfect for chocolate lovers and industry professionals alike. Visit our website to learn more and secure your tickets today!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/pfavico-4.ico)Salon Du Chocolat NY![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/4bfdc3_3b5d8646a0b144179ad5990469ee4624-mv2-1.png)](https://salonduchocolatny.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) I will be there and will file reports of who I see and what I taste – and more! [Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest – The largest chocolate and coffee festival in the nation.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/Favicon-2.jpg)![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/logo-official-2.png)](https://chocolateandcoffeefest.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) April 5 & 6 in Albuquerque. [Le Marché du Chocolat![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-1.ico)Le Marché du Chocolat0![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Chocolate.jpg)](https://www.lemarcheduchocolat.com/home?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Formerly the Craft Chocolate Experience, now scheduled for May 10-11 (Mother’s Day weekend) at the Hilton SF Union Square. [Chocolate Events + Holidays CalendarA calendar of Chocolate Festivals, Conferences, Exhibitions, Trade Fairs, and Food (& other) Holidays. This is a work in progress. Is there something missing or wrong? Please scroll down for instructions and let us know so it can be added or corrected. \[ Updated January 20, 2025\. \]![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-17.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/pramuk-perera-2kiZCJeVxqM-unsplash-Featured1920x1080-1.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/chocolate-events-holidays-calendar/) The return of the Norwich Chocolate Festival in April, confirmed dates for the 2025 Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival in November, and more are now on the calendar. **6️⃣ Having Fun While Getting All Judgy and Stuff** [SEASON FOUR | Craft Chocolat Chall![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/pfavico-8.ico)Craft Chocolat Chall![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Outlook-zzargnaq_edited_edited.png)](https://www.craftchocolatchallenge.com/season-four?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Nearly 70 **official* entries from a makers in a dozen countries to judge, many from first-time entrants – **and* a new judging platform. [Beanstalkr | Craft chocolate directory and reviews – Somewhere to talk beans and find your next chocolate bar![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Beanstalkr-Logo![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Beanstalkr-Logo.png)](https://beanstalkr.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Adding value for all entrants and entries via a new platform. --- ### **Other Topic Resource Links** Links to other stories and resources mentioned in the AMA be added after the episode. --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **More Episode Hashtags (and Related Accounts to Follow)** #News #AMA #Trends #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChoc #PSC #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** None were scheduled at the time the post for this episode was published. --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. 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