Hershey’s said it buys cocoa nearly a year in advance, so the cost at the store this Valentine’s Day won’t reflect today’s cocoa prices. A 1-pound bar of Hershey’s chocolate costs $14.99.

The Hershey Company announced double-digit price increases on average for its candy products due to rising cocoa costs, adding the company is in discussions with its retail partners.

Hershey’s has told its retail customers it will be increasing the cost of products as cocoa costs continue to soar. The double-digit percentage increase (averaging between the mid-teens and 20% ...

Hershey has told retailers it will be taking a double-digit price increase on average across its confection portfolio due to a surge in costs of cocoa, a company spokesperson said Tuesday.

WASHINGTON — The Dubai chocolate craze is far from over as Trader Joe's will debut its version of the viral dessert. The grocery store chain confirmed in a statement that the Dubai chocolate ...

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