Reported 15 days ago
As Halloween 2025 approaches, candy prices have surged over 8%, largely due to skyrocketing chocolate costs driven by more than doubling cocoa prices since 2024. Extreme weather patterns and supply issues have severely impacted cocoa production in West Africa, leading to a substantial cocoa supply deficit. This situation may result in less chocolate in trick-or-treat bags as manufacturers adjust to higher costs by reducing cocoa content or adapting product sizes. Experts warn that climate change continues to threaten cocoa cultivation, making the future of chocolate less certain.
Source: YAHOO