Romania sees highest EU chocolate price hikes

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Romania leads the EU in chocolate price increases, with a 40% rise in January 2026. Despite global cocoa prices falling significantly, Romanian chocolate products remain expensive due to companies using previously purchased, higher-priced cocoa. Producers have also reduced cocoa content and product sizes, with a full return to previous quality and pricing unlikely soon.


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