Soaring cocoa prices are bad news

Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases
Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.
Cocoa prices are up, chocolate consumption is down for America’s favorite confection
Mary Leonard’s busy season that started pre-Halloween wraps up post-Valentine’s Day on Monday. But the chocolatier and owner of Chocolat Céleste in St. Paul said it’s already felt like an “off” season.
Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
It will be harder to find sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the cost of chocolate might put a bitter taste in your mouth.
Valentine’s chocolate comes at a price as cocoa costs soar
The price of cocoa beans is setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, making the love token a bigger financial commitment than it once was.
Valentine's Day candy costs more this year with record cocoa prices
High cocoa prices have made the cost of Valentine's Day chocolates more bittersweet this year. Why it matters: Chocolate treats are expected to increase 10 to 20% for the holiday and throughout 2025,
Rising cocoa prices make chocolate makers and patrons bitter
Many would-be Valentine's Day shoppers are arriving at stores to the surprising news of chocolate prices that are up 20% in some stores compared to last year.
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