Easter: Chocolate eggs price surge amid lack of coca supplies
- Chocolate prices have risen nearly 50% over the last three years due to extreme weather affecting cocoa producers, as reported by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit .
- According to the Office for National Statistics , chocolate price inflation increased to 13.6% in Easter 2024, compared to 9.8% from the previous year.
- In 2024, Ivory Coast was the UK's top cocoa supplier, providing 84% of cocoa beans worth £135 million, as noted in ECIU findings.
- ECIU analyst Amber Sawyer stated that extreme weather due to climate change is significantly impacting cocoa production and food prices.
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Chocolate prices remain elevated this Easter due to cocoa price spikes
This Easter, soaring cocoa prices will continue to have an effect on the price of chocolate, experts say — and consumers will likely be looking for deals to fill their baskets.
Easter: Chocolate eggs price surge amid lack of coca supplies
Cocoa prices are soaring, driven by supply chain disruptions and increased demand, posing challenges for Easter chocolate producers. As costs rise, some are turning to alternative ingredients or smaller-scale production to adapt.
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