Indonesia Seeks to Revive Cocoa Output After Years of Decline
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Indonesia, once the world's third-largest cocoa producer, is attempting to revive its cocoa output after years of decline caused by underinvestment, aging trees, and pests. The decline has left the industry short of beans and increasingly reliant on imports. This revival effort is significant as it aims to restore Indonesia's position in the global cocoa market and reduce import dependence.
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Indonesia was the world's third-largest cocoa producer.
The Indonesian cocoa industry is now increasingly dependent on imports.
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Indonesia was once the world's third-largest cocoa producer.
Bloomberg- Indonesia was the world's third-largest cocoa producer.
- The decline is due to underinvestment, aging trees, and pests.
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Loaded language removedOnce the world’s third-largest cocoa producer, Indonesia is seeking to revive cocoa production after years of underinvestment, aging trees and pests left the industry short of beans and increasingly dependent on imports.
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Indonesia was once the world's third-largest cocoa producer.
BloombergCocoa production in Indonesia has declined due to underinvestment.
BloombergAging trees have contributed to the decline in cocoa production.
BloombergPests have contributed to the decline in cocoa production.
BloombergThe Indonesian cocoa industry is now increasingly dependent on imports.
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