cocoa, Chocolate and Valentine's Day

Sky-High Chocolate Prices Could Put A Damper On Valentine's Day
If you're absolutely set on getting a box of chocolates for your Valentine's Day sweetie, then prepare your wallet. Here's why prices have rocketed up.
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.
Cocoa prices hit record high: What does this mean for industry?
The cost of cocoa reached a record high in December 2024, and the price keeps climbing. How is industry reacting and what does this mean for the future of the highly sought after commodity?
New tariffs could mean rising chocolate costs ahead of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Chocolate is always one of the most popular gifts to give a loved one. But, with new tariffs being implemented, the price of paying for that sweet treat could go up enough to break your heart.
Here's How Many (Millions Of) Chocolates Americans Will Consume On Valentine's Day 2025
We all know that Valentine's Day is a big day for chocolate consumption in America, but the amount set to be eaten in 2025 will probably still surprise you.
Chocolate prices soar this Valentine’s Day due to cocoa cost hike
This Valentine’s Day expect prices for chocolate treats to increase around 10-20% over last year as the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024,” said David Branch, sector manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute.
Surge in Cocoa Prices Shows Why Hershey Bets on Derivatives
The American chocolatier records a $460 million pretax gain on commodity derivatives as cocoa futures hit record highs last ...
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Is the key to the cocoa crisis a blend of cocoa powder and fat?
As cocoa prices continue to fluctuate on the higher end, cocoa powder and cocoa fat solutions may provide some relief for ...
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Cocoa Prices Slump as High Prices Destroy Demand
Cocoa prices today extended this week's sharp decline, with NY cocoa posting a 6-week low and London cocoa posting a 5-week low. Cocoa prices are under pressure this week on signs of slowing ...
How Hershey Used Derivatives to Ease the Burden of High Cocoa Prices
Record-breaking cocoa prices have left a bitter taste for candy companies, but Pennsylvania-based Hershey said it booked a ...
Mondelez Forecasts Steep Drop in Annual Profit on Soaring Cocoa Prices
The surge in cocoa prices, coupled with higher transportation costs, led to a 650-basis-point decline in the company's ...
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Cocoa Prices Under Pressure as Chocolate Makers Signal Weak Demand
Cocoa prices today added to this week's losses and fell to 2-month lows. Cocoa prices are under pressure this week on signs of slowing cocoa demand. Chocolate maker Hershey said Thursday that ...
Cocoa prices will likely stay firm on support from weather conditions
Cocoa prices expected to remain firm due to weather conditions, with concerns over supply deficits driving up prices.
Mondelēz, Hershey pressured by a prolonged spike in cocoa prices
The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that would reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant ...
Why Hershey Should Handle High Cocoa Prices Just Fine
Hershey (HSY -1.90%) is struggling today. One of the biggest problems is inflation, but not the kind that consumers dealt ...
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Cocoa Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Excessive Dryness in West Africa
Tuesday closed up +417 (+4.29%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25) closed up +261 (+3.35%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply ...