Rising Cocoa Prices Expected to Affect Easter Chocolate Sales

Rising Cocoa Prices Expected to Affect Easter Chocolate Sales
A Chocolate Bunny in an Easter basket. iStock/bhofack2
Chandra Philip
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The price of cocoa has been on the rise, meaning that Easter treats are likely cost more this year.

At the beginning of March, cocoa prices were US$6,125 per tonne, according to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). By March 26, the price had jumped to $9,361.