Pepper prices in the Vietnamese domestic market have stabilized, with farmers selling at double the previous price for the new harvest due to crop failure and weather conditions. However, the industry faces challenges such as reduced international competitive advantage due to the use of unsafe agrochemicals. To address this, a sustainable production and trade project for Vietnamese pepper has been launched in collaboration with the Vietnam Pepper Association and the Sustainable Trade Initiative. Meanwhile, cocoa prices have increased due to ideal weather conditions in West Africa, leading to an abundance of supplies. Nigeria has also seen a 11.4% increase in cocoa exports in October.