Prices Are Up For Valentine's Day Chocolate As Cocoa Prices Hit Record High - Chowhound

LuckyStep/Shutterstock As Valentine's Day approaches, it's only natural to consider gifting a box of chocolates. But this year, the classic holiday candy may cost as much as 20% more than in 2024, per CNN, thanks to record high cocoa prices. The cost of cocoa has more than doubled since the same time last year. As of the beginning of 2025, cocoa is $10.75 per kilogram, compared to its price of $5.56 per kilogram…