#Cocoa beans

[nickysfacts]

Cocoa butter is easily the best moisturizer, I mean who doesn’t want to have smooth chocolate scented skin!🍫

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[banicraft]

Beans!

[shiningdesignersreflections]

Corleone: Hot Chocolate

Designer's Reflection: Hot Chocolate

Obtained: Casual Drinks workshop

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Blue/Cool

Awakened Suit: Dark Chocolate

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Hot Chocolate

Chapter 2 - Old Tales of Rosset

Chapter 3 - Between New and Old

Story - summarized

When Corleone returns from a mission, he finds a mug of hot chocolate on his desk. But he doesn't drink it normally. He asks his old friend Lianne if she left it for him, but she didn't. But she does remind Corleone of when they were younger, before they joined the Justiciars.

They fought in the Apple Independence War. At the time, Pigeon kept sending goods, like cocoa beans, to Apple even when the people couldn't afford the imports. Sick of the oppression, Corleone led an ambush at the Intercontinental Train Station and destroyed the freight of cocoa beans. He almost killed the Pigeon commander there - Zoey appeared and stopped him.

Back in the present, Yeeso barges into the room. He's having trouble finishing a weapons report, and he needs Corleone's help. In return, Yeeso had made a gourmet hot chocolate for him. To Corleone's surprise, the drink tastes great.

Together, they work until the report is complete. As they bring it to Zoey, they all prepare for a new mission to the Intercontinental Train Station.

Connections

-Yeeso and Corleone were in another drink Reflection together: Iced Coke. Yeeso stole a power-up from Corleone during a game tournament, and he had to face him in training afterward. Yeeso lost and gave Corleone the rest of his gourmet soda.

-Other soldiers that fought in the Apple Independence War were Loen (he recounts his days on the battlefield in Gleaming Vines) and his cousin (and Vermillion's sister) Snownight White (Loen shares her story in Snownight Hawk).

Fun Facts

-Cocoa beans grow best in warm, humid climates, close to the equator. So unless Pigeon's lands extend far enough to the tropics, they would've had to import cocoa beans themselves before shipping them to Apple, inflating the price of the cocoa.

-This is Corleone's only suit with a Reflection. His other suits are the benefit suit Misty Adversity, the Memory Collection suit Reclamation Project, and the Guild suits Black Hound Masquerade and Silver Fang Masquerade.

[kirbyfigure]

Chapter 80 page 18

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[timmurleyart]

85% dark chocolate.🍫🟫😋

[davidstanleytravel]

Cocoa beans are laid out to dry at the Diamond Chocolate Factory at Victoria on Grenada, Eastern Caribbean.

[notabigrock]

Sounds like perishable currency was just chosen for flavor, but it has significant economic implications.

First thing to note, cocoa beans aren’t just perishable, they are also consumable. Perishability could be in reference to it’s function as a consumable or as currency, but the prior isn’t really relevant as that’s not how is being used. From what I understand, the Mayan dried their beans so they ceased to be perishable or consumable, so they functioned as regular currency. All four combinations of perishable as a currency and consumable have their own implications though. We already have currency which is not consumable or perishable, so let’s consider the other combinations.

First off, if the currency is perishable but not consumable then it doesn’t really function as a currency. This is because no one wants currency that is going to lose its value soon, and by induction it will have no value ever - not unless there is a significant portion of foolish people, but it’s not something that sustain a currency. However, you could use it instead as a transferable unit of debt with an expiration date. The key difference is such debt needs to ultimately be cashed back to the person who issued it or it’s value will be lost.

If a currency is both perishable and consumable, then the problem is avoided by people consuming the currency before it expires. It’s not a great currency since it’s not a long-term store of value, but it does function as one before it’s expiration date approaches, where it will then function as a commodity instead because people won’t accept it unless they plan on consuming it themselves.

A currency that is consumable but not perishable is the most stable of the tree, but it still has the problem of the money supply decreasing as the currency is consumed. Generally the is balanced by the money supply growing through creation of the currency, but that makes it chaotic in both directions. One of the main reasons precious metals are a common currency is because the amount in circulation is fairly stable. They also have the advantage over cocoa beans as well as other stable assets like diamonds and other precious gems in that they are fungible. In a fantasy setting it’s easy to invent another material with the desired properties, but there is a reason gold dominates, and if using a less desirable currency it may be worth factoring the weaknesses into the plot.

Small fantasy worldbuilding elements you might want to think about:

A currency that isn’t gold-standard/having gold be as valuable as tin

A currency that runs entirely on a perishable resource, like cocoa beans

A clock that isn’t 24-hours

More or less than four seasons/seasons other than the ones we know

Fantastical weather patterns like irregular cloud formations, iridescent rain

Multiple moons/no moon

Planetary rings

A northern lights effect, but near the equator

Roads that aren’t brown or grey/black, like San Juan’s blue bricks

Jewelry beyond precious gems and metals

Marriage signifiers other than wedding bands

The husband taking the wife's name / newlyweds inventing a new surname upon marriage

No concept of virginity or bastardry

More than 2 genders/no concept of gender

Monotheism, but not creationism

Gods that don’t look like people

Domesticated pets that aren’t re-skinned dogs and cats

Some normalized supernatural element that has nothing to do with the plot

Magical communication that isn’t Fantasy Zoom

“Books” that aren’t bound or scrolls

A nonverbal means of communicating, like sign language

A race of people who are obligate carnivores/ vegetarians/ vegans/ pescatarians (not religious, biological imperative)

I’ve done about half of these myself in one WIP or another and a little detail here or there goes a long way in reminding the audience that this isn’t Kansas anymore.

[prasaddhumal]

Cocoa Beans Market to Reach USD 17.3 Billion by 2030, Driven by Premium Chocolate Demand and Functional Beverage Applications

The global cocoa beans market is valued at USD 14.4 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to grow to USD 17.3 billion by 2030, recording a CAGR of 3.74% during the forecast period. This steady expansion in market size is supported by Europe's processing dominance, rising premium chocolate consumption in North America, and production challenges in West Africa. Additionally, the growing ready-to-drink (RTD) functional beverage segment is driving demand for cocoa-derived polyphenol ingredients, expanding the market beyond traditional confectionery applications.

Get More Insights: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/cocoa-beans-market 

Cocoa Beans Market Key Trends

Sustained Demand from Chocolate Manufacturers

Cocoa beans remain critical for the global chocolate industry, with demand strengthening as consumers seek premium, clean-label, and traceable products. The introduction of new chocolate variants, such as Hershey’s Choco Delights milk chocolate bar with crunchy inclusions in 2024, underscores manufacturers’ focus on product innovation to maintain brand relevance. This trend is expanding the market share of cocoa beans within premium and specialty chocolate categories.

Advanced Farming Technologies Enhance Production

Technological advancements in farming are improving cocoa yields and sustainability. For example, Kerala Agricultural University in India developed a cocoa bean extractor in 2023 to automate pod processing, reducing manual labour and injury risks while maintaining bean quality. Similarly, Lutheran World Relief launched Cacao Movil in 2024, a mobile app offering South American farmers interactive training on modern farming practices. Adoption of drones, sensors, and satellite imaging continues to improve productivity and climate resilience across major producing regions.

Government Initiatives Support Growers

Supportive government programs are helping stabilise cocoa bean supply chains. Côte d'Ivoire committed USD 16.75 million annually from 2024 to assist small exporters in securing bank financing, potentially doubling their annual purchasing capacity. Malaysia allocated USD 2.13 million in 2024 to revitalise cocoa projects, aiming to boost local production and strengthen its position within the global market.

Functional RTD Cocoa Beverages Create New Demand Streams

The popularity of cocoa-derived polyphenols for their antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits is fuelling demand in the functional beverage segment, particularly in North America. RTD products are incorporating cocoa ingredients as natural caffeine alternatives to synthetic sources, supporting market expansion into energy and wellness drinks. This shift enhances market value by diversifying applications beyond chocolate manufacturing.

Cocoa Beans Market Segmentation

By Geography

Europe maintained its leadership in 2024 with a 45% share of the cocoa bean market value, driven by extensive processing capacities, ethical sourcing initiatives, and advanced blockchain traceability systems. However, rising energy costs and reduced stockpiles are pressuring processor margins despite sustained demand for premium certified products.

North America is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% through 2030. The region's market size is bolstered by the increasing launch of functional beverages using cocoa extracts, alongside expansion in craft chocolate manufacturing that values flavour-specific small-batch liquors.

Asia-Pacific is expanding its market share as Indonesia attracts processors with favourable geographical proximity and government incentives. Brazil in South America aims to double production by 2030 through mechanisation and disease-resistant varieties, reducing reliance on West African supplies.

Cocoa Beans Market Drivers Impacting Growth

Chocolate industry demand remains the largest growth driver, particularly in Europe and North America, supporting stable increases in the size of the cocoa beans market.

Advanced farming technologies are raising yields and improving sustainability across West Africa, South America, and Asia-Pacific.

Government initiatives in producing countries are strengthening supply chains and grower incomes.

Functional RTD cocoa beverages are creating new market opportunities for polyphenol-rich cocoa ingredients beyond traditional confectionery.

Cocoa Beans Market Restraints Impacting Growth

Disease outbreaks such as swollen shoot and black pod disease in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire continue to threaten supply reliability, with swollen shoot affecting over 80% of cocoa-planted areas in Ghana’s Western North region in 2023.

Emergence of substitutes such as cocoa-free chocolate alternatives may impact traditional cocoa demand, particularly in mass-market products. For example, Voyage Foods launched a cocoa-free chocolate bar in 2024 using grape seeds and sunflower protein flour, offering a comparable flavour and texture profile.

Cocoa Beans Market Key Players and Recent Developments

Recent developments highlight strategic investments and sustainability commitments across the cocoa beans market:

February 2025: Guan Chong Berhad (GCB) acquired a 25% stake in Transcao Côte d'Ivoire, expanding its processing footprint at the world's largest cocoa origin.

January 2025: Mars, Incorporated committed to supporting 14,000 cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia towards achieving a sustainable living income by 2030 under its Cocoa for Generations strategy.

January 2025: Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) set new targets to enhance regenerative agriculture practices in cocoa, aiming to cover over one million hectares by 2030, with plans to plant 15 million trees and establish seven landscape partnerships.

Get More Insights on This Industry: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/ja/industry-reports/cocoa-beans-market 

Conclusion

The global cocoa beans market is set to reach USD 17.3 billion by 2030, with stable growth supported by premium chocolate demand, government-led farmer support, and expanding functional beverage applications. While Europe maintains the largest market share through processing strength and ethical sourcing programs, North America’s market size is increasing rapidly with innovations in RTD beverages and craft chocolate manufacturing. Technological advancements in farming, disease management efforts, and sustainability investments are key to ensuring consistent supply and market resilience amid challenges such as disease outbreaks and emerging cocoa substitutes. Companies and producing countries that integrate traceability, climate-smart farming, and product diversification will remain well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving global cocoa beans market landscape.

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[inthekitchenwithmatt]

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