Volatility in cocoa will continue into 2025, CEO says.
 

Chris Avery to oversee Chicago-based operations sales.
 

Many key markets are moving, but in opposite directions. 

Revenue rises 11% in the first half while cocoa prices nearly double.

Cargill, Voyage Foods will make cocoa-free confectionery range.

Moskow also emphasizes company’s strengths.

Company also said it will expand other facilities.

Ralf Hilpuesch will oversee company’s United States operations. 

Analysts expect higher prices and deeper global deficits for the cocoa industry.

Data shows cocoa prices are 65% higher than they were just a year ago.