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Chocolate and cocoa prices have doubled in the past year, here's why
Climate change threatens global cocoa and chocolate production, but a new study highlights a promising solution—pollination.
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.
Chocolate love has its price on Valentine’s Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter
With the price of cocoa beans setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, it will certainly turn the gift of love into a bigger financial commitment than it once was. Turns out that if love is reputed to be eternal, a low price for cocoa, the essential ingredient in chocolate, is not.
Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases
Expect to pay about 10% to 20% more for chocolate this Valentine's Day than last year, one agricultural economist said.
Why your Valentine’s Day chocolate might cost more this year
Rising cocoa prices, driven by climate change, are reshaping Valentine’s Day chocolates. Extreme heat and erratic rainfall in West Africa are reducing cocoa yields, leading to higher costs and recipe changes.
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
On the other side, high prices are also caused by changing climate patterns, poor harvesting practices causing aridification of land and the world’s insatiable chocolate appetite. For more on the challenges chocolatiers are facing,
Willy Wonka’s Dilemma: Is The World Running Out Of Chocolate?
Chocolate is sourced from cacao, a crop that demonstrates the importance of sustainability innovation in the industries we ...
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Why chocolate is ridiculously expensive right now
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.
Cargill scientists work to develop a cocoa-free chocolate alternative
Chocolate is by far the most popular Valentine's Day treat, but you might find it's getting more difficult to find sweet ...
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Sustainable farming could save the future of chocolate
“This research shows that sustainable agricultural methods can significantly improve cocoa yields without farm expansion or ...
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Planet A Foods’ cocoa alternative enters UK
German cocoa alternatives supplier Planet A Foods has entered the UK with its launch of a chocolate alternative product in ...
Chocolate paired with tea has health benefits that outweigh wine: experts
Healthline reports that the antioxidants and flavanols in cocoa and dark chocolate can reduce inflammation and help keep the endothelial cells that line your arteries healthy. The medical journal also ...