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Speculative push for coffee and cocoa prices

By Chris Flood

Published: February 12 2008 22:08 | Last updated: February 12 2008 22:08

Cocoa prices in New York hit a 24-year peak on Tuesday while coffee prices were trading close to 10-year highs, suggesting consumers would face higher prices for their morning cup and bed-time brew.

ICE May arabica futures rose 0.5 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $1.5100 per pound after touching a 10-year high of $1.5120 on Monday.

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