Chocolates are packaged for Valentine's Day on February 2, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Cocoa prices have surged over the past several years.
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Chocolates are packaged for Valentine's Day on February 2, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Cocoa prices have surged over the past several years.
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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.