Bittersweet Easter: Chocolate Prices Surge Amid Climate Challenges for African Farmers

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 07:23

This Easter, the chocolate industry faces challenges as prices soar due to dwindling cocoa supplies caused by climate change. African farmers, who produce a significant portion of the world's cocoa, are experiencing financial strain. The situation highlights the interconnectedness of climate change, global supply chains, and consumer prices. Despite the profits for big brands, the bittersweet reality of costly chocolate impacts both farmers and consumers alike.

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The Bittersweet Truth of Easter Treats

Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in Africa.

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