Easter candy prices remain high despite recent drop in cocoa costs
Cocoa prices have fallen from over $12,000 per metric ton in late 2024 to about $3,000-$3,300 currently, but Easter chocolate prices remain elevated. Major chocolate companies had raised prices by up to 20% during the 2024-2025 cocoa spike and have been slow to reduce them despite lower ingredient costs. Most Easter candy was produced months ago when cocoa costs were still high.
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“Your Easter candy is still expensive — even with cheaper cocoa”
“Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter - CNN”
“Easter candy prices are higher than ever, despite record-low cocoa costs — so, what gives?”
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