Global Voices Online12d
The hidden cost of Valentine’s Day treats on West Africa
If urgent action isn’t taken, key cocoa-producing regions like Ivory Coast and Ghana — responsible for 60 percent of the ...
The Washington Post13d
Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s chocolate is now pricier, too
Most farms in West Africa, said Branch ... In its 2024 year-end report, chocolatier Lindt wrote that 2024 was “a challenging year characterized by record-high cocoa costs, substantial price ...
kcra.com15d
Chocolate prices soar this Valentine’s Day due to cocoa cost hike
In its 2024 report, Swiss chocolatier Lindt said it was a “challenging year characterized ... “Every time we get rain in West ...
Richmond15d
Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
It will be harder to find deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day due to years of bad growing conditions in the key ...
NBC Los Angeles13d
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.
Lincoln Journal Star16d
Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
In its 2024 report, Swiss chocolatier Lindt said it was a “challenging ... “Every time we get rain in West Africa, the futures change. People are watching it that close. It’s just crazy.
ABC1215d
Chocolate prices are up 20% for Valentine’s Day with cocoa 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 ...
Independent Online27d
Sweet treats, bitter prices: Why chocolate is getting more expensive
West Africa, responsible for producing 75% of the ... Luxury chocolate brands, such as Lindt, have responded by increasing their prices and predict further hikes in 2025 to cope with rising ...