It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
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By FRANCIS KOKUTSE and JESSSICA DONATI Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Af…
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Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches
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Easter Egg Price Hikes Are Just the Start as Cocoa Soars
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As cocoa prices soar this Easter, chocolatiers consider alternatives
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It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
As the Easter holidays approach, higher cocoa prices mean shoppers are paying far more for their chocolate eggs and bunnies. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Swiss chocolatiers have a battle on their hands as Easter rolls around, with surging cocoa prices sending their costs soaring and consumers cutting back
Cocoa prices have been steadily increasing over the years due to adverse weather conditions like heavy rains, and a disease that has caused crops to rot from the inside out.
Bean disease and poor harvests in Africa mean the Easter Bunny will not be the only one to feel the pinch as cocoa prices triple in just 12 months and are still rising.
By FRANCIS KOKUTSE and JESSSICA DONATI Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Af…
In the wake of unprecedented climate patterns in Africa, the global price of cocoa has soared to record highs, causing a sudden spike in the price of chocolate.
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Africa.
