Buying chocolate on Valentine's Day? Here's why it's so expensive
Cocoa production has been hammered in back-to-back crop years due to weather and crop conditions,. forcing many manufacturers to raise the costs of chocolates.
Lovebirds flock to Platter's Chocolate Factory for Valentine's Day
It’s the most romantic time of the year, and lovebirds are flocking to Platter’s Chocolate to get a treat for their Valentine. Co-Owner Heidi Urban talks breaks down what they’ve got to offer for the holiday.
Chocolate Love Has Its Price on Valentine's Day as Cocoa Costs Make Hearts Shudder, Not Flutter
The price increase of cocoa is absolutely spectacular, now for 2, 2½ years,” said Philippe de Sellier, the head of both Leonidas and Belgian chocolate federation Choprabisco
Why Your Valentine’s Chocolate Is Getting More Expensive
The extent of supply issues for a key ingredient means that prices are unlikely to return soon to the levels chocolate makers and consumers have been accustomed to paying, analysts say.
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,
China and the chocolate factory: investment in Ivory Coast helps secure a cocoa edge
If tonnes of beans go to China instead of Europe or US, chocolate makers in those regions will feel the loss, expert says.
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