Crushing diseases that purged cocoa crops in West Africa, combined with a difficult growing season -- similar to the weather woes that spurred a spike in coffee prices-- have driven up cocoa ...

CEO Dirk Van de Put said consumer loyalty to the confection is allowing sales to remain strong despite several price ...

“While we continue to view today’s high cocoa prices as transient, our teams are readying opportunities for quick execution, and we are prepared to adjust our pricing, price-pack ...

Cocoa prices hit record highs in 2024 amid a ... For example, the price of a king-size two-pack of Reese's hearts increased by 13% from February 2024 to February 2025, to $2.59 from $2.29 ...

“When I think of hot cocoa, I think of when my grandmother would open a pack of Swiss Miss and put it in hot water—milk if she was feeling generous,” says Jason Becton, co-owner of ...