Ivory Coasthas set a record cocoa price of €4.26 ($4.92) per kilo, aiming to boost farmer incomes in the world's top cocoa-producing nation.

Farmers like Koffi Albert hope the increase will help cover costs and keep children in school, after years of low profits and climate-related challenges.

Despite rising chocolate prices globally, growers still earn only a fraction of the final product's value, sparking debate over price regulation.