Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record

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Scientists Warn Of Climate Threat To Chocolate

Climate change drove weeks of crop-withering temperatures last year in the West African countries that underpin the world's chocolate supply, hitting harvests and likely further stoking record prices, researchers said Wednesday. Farmers in the region -- which account for some 70 percent of global cacao production -- have struggled with heat, disease and unusual rainfall in recent years, which have all contributed to falling production. That has …

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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'

Valentine's Day may become even more expensive for consumers as costs for a holiday staple ingredient surge. What's happening? As detailed by the San Francisco Chronicle, rising chocolate prices are threatening businesses that depend on cocoa for popular Valentine's Day gifts.  For Rory Kandel, owner of Rory's Bakehouse in Napa, California, the uptick may be enough to cease operations, making her best-selling chocolate chip cookies no more. She …

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In the last two years, the price of cocoa has increased by 167 percent. Sugar and coffee also rose in price.

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Chocolate prices are up 20 per cent 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.

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Chocolate prices soar this Valentine’s Day due to cocoa cost hike

Valentine’s chocolate prices rise amid cocoa cost surge

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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.