CLEAN : Cocoa prices surge on output fears over Ebola outbreak

The video discusses the cocoa production in Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana, which accounts for 60% of the world's supply. It highlights the fragmented nature of cocoa buying and the potential impact of an Ebola outbreak on cocoa prices. The video also covers expectations for the upcoming cocoa season, noting that recent record crops may not be repeated due to exhausted trees and suboptimal use of fertilizers and pesticides. The situation with Ebola is being closely monitored for its potential effects on the cocoa market.

What factors are contributing to the increase in cocoa prices?

How might the exhaustion of cocoa trees affect the upcoming crop season?