The price of cocoa has gone up more than 67% since February 2024, according to Trading Economics. “It impacts everybody, so what we do is we try to absorb some of the cost here at Leonidas in our shop ...

Mary Leonard’s busy season that started pre-Halloween wraps up post-Valentine’s Day on Monday. But the chocolatier and owner of Chocolat Céleste in St. Paul said it’s already felt like an “off” season ...

This Valentine’s Day marks a bittersweet time for chocolate lovers. That is because of sky-high prices for chocolate’s key ingredient, cocoa. While cocoa futures have retreated some from their latest ...

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If you’re planning to buy chocolates for Valentine’s Day, you may notice higher prices. While some chocolatiers are adjusting their recipes to offset rising costs, others, like Chocolate Smiles in ...

A chocolate bar hates to see Valentine's Day coming. The holiday is responsible for roughly $4 billion in chocolate and candy sales annually, according to a report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Chocolate is a must-have for Valentine’s Day, but it needn’t be fussy. Instead of melting bars for chocolate-covered strawberries or spending money on store-bought bon bons, give your valentine an ...

Valentine's Day at Glacier Chocolate means the return of its popular chocolate-dipped strawberries. The Tulsa chocolate business only sells them around Valentine's Day because the long-stem ...

If you’re not a fan of nuts in your sweets, Valentine’s Day could cost you more this year. The chocolates inside many of this holiday’s heart-shaped boxes will likely contain more filler ingredients ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Chocolate is a treat that brings people together, whether as a sweet indulgence or a special gift for loved ones. February is the perfect time to celebrate he beloved confection, ...

Valentine's Day is the biggest day for flower sales at Pat's Florist and Gourmet Baskets in Tuscaloosa. While roses remain popular, customers are increasingly requesting a wider variety of flowers.

Storing your love bites could be a rocky road. If you’re hoping to savor your Valentine’s Day chocolate and make it last through the ongoing shortage, there are certain ways you’ll have to sock it ...