The Guardian view on the price of chocolate: cocoa producers face bitter truths
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/28/the-guardian-view-on-the-price-of-chocolate-cocoa-producers-face-bitter-truthsThe small indulgence of chocolate is becoming a more costly one. Soaring prices for cocoa beans recently hit a record $12,000 a tonne: roughly four times last year’s price. Many think they will go higher. That means smaller or more expensive bars and reformulated recipes for many consumers, and may put out of business small specialist producers. Yet it is bringing little…
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