Valentine's Day chocolate prices have shot up - and this is why
Cacao trees are sensitive to environmental changes and don't produce beans well in diverse conditions and extreme weather, which is a cause for concern to farmers and the chocolate business.
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 prices up 20% this Valentine’s Day
(CNN)– There are very few sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the price tag on chocolate treats may leave a bitter taste in your mouth. One expert says you can expect to see chocolate prices jump around 10 to 20 percent over last year.
New tariffs could mean rising chocolate costs ahead of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Chocolate is always one of the most popular gifts to give a loved one. But, with new tariffs being implemented, the price of paying for that sweet treat could go up enough to break your heart.
Valentine's Day treats are at risk as small bakeries struggle with rising chocolate costs: 'I don't know if I'll be able to continue'
Soaring cocoa prices are forcing bakeries to rethink recipes, cut costs, and even close their doors. Valentine's Day treats are at risk as small bakeries struggle with rising chocolate costs: 'I don't know if I'll be able to continue' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Chocolate prices soar this Valentine’s Day due to cocoa cost hike
This Valentine’s Day expect prices for chocolate treats to increase around 10-20% over last year as the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024,” said David Branch, sector manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute.
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