Soaring cocoa prices are bad news

Climate change is turning Valentine's Day bitter for chocolate lovers
Money can’t buy you love — or as much cocoa as it used to, with adverse weather denting West African crops and chocolatiers adding more fillers like nuts.
Chocolate prices soar ahead of Valentine's Day
All week long, customers have filled Chocomania in Georgetown, eager to buy sweet treats for their loved ones. But this year, a box of chocolates will come at a higher price.
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.
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% compared to last year. It's all due to rising cocoa prices, in part because more cocoa manufacturers are paying workers better wages.
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,
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