date:Jul 08, 2013
Cocoa butter ratios stayed at their highest level since 2009 this week and could rise further as chocolate makers replenish stocks to meet rising demand during summer holidays, dealers said on Friday.
Strong sales at Barry Callebaut also supported butter ratios, which have risen about 10 percent since January to the current level of up to 2.10 times London futures 0#LCC: for nearby delivery, steady from last week.
Barry Callebaut, the world's No. 1 chocolate and cocoa-product maker, said more