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Cocoa prices are easing. So why is chocolate still so expensive?

CNBC Top Stories July 26, 2026 · 5:00 am Read Original
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Cocoa prices are easing. So why is chocolate still so expensive?

Chocolate firms look to win shoppers back with premium products and social media trends after poor weather conditions, tariffs, and the Iran war hit sales.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Jul 26, 2026 · 5:00 am
Article ID qj6g62h
Original URL Open source
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Optimistic 49.7
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