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Hershey’s said it buys cocoa nearly a year in advance, so the cost at the store this Valentine’s Day won’t reflect today’s cocoa prices. A 1-pound bar of Hershey’s chocolate costs $14.99. While Halloween may boast the largest candy sales of the year in the U.S., Americans spent $1.8 billion on Valentine's Day chocolates in 2023 (via the Chocolate Affairs Magazine). The cost of chocolate is also up. With the price of cocoa more than double what it was at the start of last year, expect to pay 10-20% more for a box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day This Valentine's Day, shoppers can expect a 10-20% price increase for chocolate (per CNN). According to a report from Lindt, 2024 was an arduous year for the company, experiencing record-high cocoa costs which subsequently has lead the Swiss brand to raise the prices of their products, a trend consumers can expect to continue into 2025. The cost of manufacturing chocolate has increased by more than 167% in the last 2 years, and retailers have raised prices in response. Categories : News Tags : U.S. economy , Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day, the chocolate economy isn’t so sweet: Hershey warned last week that it will be cutting jobs as part of an effort to trim costs by about $300 million. Meanwhile, consumers Lindt LINDOR Valentine's Day Strawberries and Cream White Chocolate Candy Truffles, 8.5 oz. Bag 104 4.5 out of 5 Stars. 104 reviews Shipping, arrives in 3+ days FERRERO ROCHER Fine Hazelnut Chocolates Heart Box, 4.4oz Gift Box - Premium Valentines Day Chocolate for Sharing or Gifting 1515 4.8 out of 5 Stars. 1515 reviews Save with In 2023, Valentine’s Day chocolate and candy sales exceeded $4 billion, the NCA says. Heart-shaped gift boxes of Chocolates in a Target store aisle in Queens, New York on January 05, 2023. For example, if you can get your hands on it, Costco's trendy Dubai chocolate offers 40 bite-sized chocolates for $17.99, compared to a box of Lindt Valentine's Classic Heart Chocolate Candy Truffles, which contains 12 chocolates for $21.99. A s Valentine's Day approaches, it's only natural to consider gifting a box of chocolates. But this year, the classic holiday candy may cost as much as 20% more than in 2024, per CNN, thanks to This Valentine's Day, shoppers can expect a 10-20% price increase for chocolate (per CNN). According to a report from Lindt, 2024 was an arduous year for the company, experiencing record-high cocoa costs which subsequently has lead the Swiss brand to raise the prices of their products, a trend consumers can expect to continue into 2025. Valentine's Day shoppers are spending up to 20% more on chocolate in 2025 compared to last year due to record inflation on cocoa prices. "This Valentine's Day expect prices for chocolate PEWAUKEE, Wis (CBS 58) -- Valentine's Day is this Friday, and bakeries are getting everything ready for the sweet day. However, something not so sweet is the soaring food prices.Sarah Stephens The days of affordable boxed Valentine's Day chocolates might be behind us thanks to rising cocoa prices. CNN Business reports that the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the start of 2024. “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 The cost of chocolate is also up. With the price of cocoa more than double what it was at the start of last year, expect to pay 10-20% more for a box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day (CNN)– There are very few sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the price tag on chocolate treats may leave a bitter taste in your mouth. One expert says you can expect to The days of affordable boxed Valentine's Day chocolates might be behind us thanks to rising cocoa prices. CNN Business reports that the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the start of 2024. This Valentine’s Day, the chocolate economy isn’t so sweet: Hershey warned last week that it will be cutting jobs as part of an effort to trim costs by about $300 million. Meanwhile, consumers
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