Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Forum – and to those who showed their interest in being part of it. We can’t wait to welcome you again at the next edition in 2028!


From 16th to 18th of September 2025, we gathered at the Radisson Blu Golden Sands in Malta to share perspectives on the future of the cocoa sector. As in previous years, there were business sessions and networking activities that allowed participants to connect with senior business leaders, key stakeholders and experts in a relaxed atmosphere

KEY POINTS

“ICE is pleased to sponsor the 2025 European Cocoa Forum in Malta. The ICE Commodity Traceability service has been created and designed to support European Cocoa Forum members in reducing trade barriers and meeting the EUDR compliance requirements. The 2025 European Cocoa Forum offers delegates an important opportunity to discuss those challenges and create the necessary solutions to ensure the continued trade of cocoa into the European market.”

– Anthony Mangnall, ICE Benchmark Administration
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The conference sessions covered topical issues for the cocoa sector in 2025:

State of trade in 2025
Price evolution | Market dynamics | Outlook beyond 2025
Transforming cocoa production
Climate change adaptation | CSSV | Enabling environment | Farming models
Addressing demand shifts
Inflationary pressure | Changing consumer behaviour | Future demand for chocolate confectionery
Power of data
Supply chain data availability |Business value of traceability| Cross-sector collaboration
EUDR preparedness
Ensuring supply chain integrity | Uniform compliance tools | National traceability systems | Pragmatic solutions
Food safety
Upcoming EU legislation | Supply chain cooperation | Compliance support tools

And the 3-day discussions shaped our vision for a thriving cocoa sector

Click here to see the full conference programme