Cocoa Solids

Lower cocoa prices have helped Natra increase its profit

Natra profits rise after cocoa price letup

By Oliver Nieburg

Spanish chocolate and cocoa processor Natra has more than doubled its operating profit in its ninth-month results helped by relaxing cocoa prices, North American expansion and a shift to value added products.

Natra grows Asian presence with new supply contract in China

Natra grows Asian presence with new supply contract in China

By Oliver Nieburg

Spanish chocolate and cocoa processor Natra has signed a Belgian chocolate supply contract in China with an unnamed distributor that it says will boost sales in the market by 70% in 2012 and help it grow in Asia.