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.
Why chocolate is ridiculously expensive right now
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.
Why Valentine’s Day chocolate is more expensive
Chocolates are a Valentine's Day favorite, but people buying them for their sweetheart... are paying more this year.
6 places to get last-minute chocolate for Valentine’s Day in Tampa Bay
If you’re searching for something beyond the standard Whitman’s sampler, you’re in luck: There are some creative chocolates to be found in the Tampa Bay area. Here’s a roundup of our favorites. William Dean Chocolates: One of the Tampa Bay area’s original artisan chocolate purveyors,
Chocolate costs look higher this Valentine’s season
Romance is back in season, but it’s pairing sweets with sour prices. Blagay has noticed chocolate costs are reaching higher numbers.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Treat yourself to chocolate while traveling at these tasty destinations
Lindt is one of Switzerland’s well-known chocolate manufacturers. Visitors can tour the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, ...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (2) - Loving Living Local
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