The economic environment is having a negative impact on the soft commodities market. Francisco Redruello, senior foods analyst at Euromonitor International, explains that China's economic slowdown and the UK's double dip recession fears have led to declines in futures for most commodities. Cocoa, however, is a bright spot due to a surplus from 2011.

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