Two Years On: What’s Next for CocoaRadar?

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Two years ago, I left my role as editor of ConfectioneryNews.

I believed there was a gap in the market.

A space between traditional trade publications and mainstream business media. A place for deeper analysis, sharper insight, and meaningful discussion around the issues shaping the cocoa sector: sustainability, regulation, cocoa prices, innovation, and market trends.

So, with one desk, one plan, and a lot of determination, From The Desk of CocoaRadar was born.

Today, with almost 500 published articles, that single desk has grown into a thriving community reaching over 11,000 industry professionals worldwide every month.

And we’re just getting started.

What We’ve Built Together

In only two years, CocoaRadar has become a trusted voice across the global cocoa and chocolate industry.

We’ve been proud to serve as the official media partner for:

• Chocoa Conference • World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting • European Cocoa Association Forum • Cocoa Association of Asia Conference 2026 (Singapore)

We’ve broken major stories, delivered exclusive investigations, launched our private Signal Room events for premium members, and introduced CHOCCI-LEAKS, providing a secure channel for industry insiders to report concerns and wrongdoing.

Most importantly, we’ve built a reputation for independent journalism and informed analysis that decision-makers rely on.

Looking Ahead

Growth creates opportunity.

This year, we’re expanding the team with a dedicated Membership & Subscription Manager to better support our growing premium community.

We’re also investing in the future of CocoaRadar with:

• A refreshed design and user experience
• Enhanced premium member benefits
• The launch of our new Data Intelligence Board in Q3
• More exclusive reporting, analysis, and industry events

A Note on AI

Many people ask whether I use AI.

The answer is yes.

AI helps me work faster, edit more effectively, maintain consistency in my writing, and deliver 5 newsletters every week. Right now, it acts like a virtual support team behind the scenes.

But the vision has never been about replacing people.

The vision is to build a dedicated team of talented professionals who can help CocoaRadar grow even further and continue delivering the independent journalism our industry deserves.

Thank You

If you’ve been with us since the beginning, thank you for your trust and support -especially if you are a Pro member, we could not do what we do without your support.

If you’ve joined recently, welcome.

And if you’re not yet a member, now is the perfect time to discover why CocoaRadar has become the go-to source for cocoa intelligence, insight, and industry analysis.

Trusted across the cocoa industry. Independent insight. Global perspective. Essential reading for decision-makers across the cocoa and chocolate value chain.

Join us as we enter our next chapter.

The best is yet to come.

• As a one-off, we are opening our archive to non-premium members throughout June. Check out the link below.

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