Barry Callebaut raised its cocoa price assumption to £4,000 per ton and projects lower earnings growth due to rising costs and Hershey partnership expiry. Confectionery margins face pressure from elevated cocoa inputs, benefiting upstream growers while squeezing downstream processors. Near-term profitability for Barry Callebaut faces headwinds from cost inflation and strategic partnership changes.
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Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut raised its cocoa price assumption to £4,000 per ton and projected lower earnings growth amid rising costs and a future partnership expiration with Hershey.
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