North America Q3 cocoa grind down 2.49%, confectioners association says

NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Cocoa processing in North America fell in the third quarter of 2026 to 109,978 metric tons, 2.49% less than in the same period a year earlier, according to data from the National Confectioners Association released on Thursday. Cocoa grind data is a key demand indicator for the market of the chocolate-making commodity. NCA said 14 plants in North America reported data on cocoa processing for the third quarter report, two plants less than at the same period last year. (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Chris Reese) ((marcelo.teixeira@tr.com; +1 332 220 8062; )