A shopper browses candy at Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in November 2021.
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A shopper browses candy at Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in November 2021.
Mandatory Credit: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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Cocoa prices soar - what affect on your Valentine’s Day chocolate?

Cocoa prices are surging so high that even the biggest chocolate makers are struggling to stay profitable. That doesn’t portend well for your wallet this Valentine’s Day.