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UK Easter spending surpasses £1bn, driven by chocolate demand

The Guardian — March 31, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC

Summary: UK Easter spending exceeds £1bn, with 80m chocolate eggs bought at an average cost of over £50 per shopper. Chocolate prices have risen by 12.6% since last Easter due to a cocoa shortage in west Africa, impacting global demand. Factors include climate-related events, exploitation, and increased costs of fertilizers. Craft chocolatiers are also affected. Industry experts stress the need for fair pay for farmers to address exploitation and sustainability issues.

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    Cocoa prices may stabilize around $9,000-$10,000/ton; caution ahead (CNBC)
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    Cocoa prices surge, impacting Cadbury and Easter sales (The Guardian)
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    Easter egg prices rise due to shrinkflation and ingredient costs (Financial Times)
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    Global cacao shortage leads to record-high cocoa prices (The Guardian)
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    Chocolate prices surge due to cocoa price increase and supply challenges (ABC News)
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    Cocoa price surge impacts Easter chocolate prices and production (CNN)
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    Climate change impacts cocoa supply, raising Easter chocolate prices (The Associated Press)
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    Cocoa prices soar above $10,000/ton on poor harvests (Financial Times)
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    Cocoa prices surge to record high, supply deficit worsens (CNBC)
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    Cocoa futures hit record high due to supply challenges (CNBC)
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