Easter’s chocolate giants: The EU nations fuelling the global industry.

The continent’s chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports.

The European chocolate market was valued at approximately €44.86 billion last year.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260404-easters-chocolate-giants-the-eu-nations-fuelling-the-global-industry?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

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Easter’s chocolate giants: The EU nations fuelling the global industry.

The continent’s chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports. The European chocolate market was valued at …

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ICE cocoa inventories hit an 8.25-month high of 2,361,005 bags on March 30, driving prices down to $3,100 a tonne. Despite the West African supply glut, manufacturers like Whitakers say Easter chocolate prices will remain elevated. #Cocoa #Business #Economy #Commodities
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Cocoa prices crash to $3,100 a tonne: Why Easter chocolate stays brutally expensive

The historic agricultural supply shock that shattered the global chocolate industry in 2024 is officially over. A massive supply glut has driven cocoa prices

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Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn’t mean chocolate 🍫 prices will go down

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/03/27/cocoa-prices-have-come-down-but-that-doesnt-mean-easter-chocolate-will-be-cheaper/
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Les prix du cacao ont diminué, mais cela ne veut pas dire que les prix du chocolat 🍫 vont diminuer

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2242090/chocolat-paques-prix-cacao-canada

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Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper

Cocoa prices have fallen back from a price spike in recent years, much to the relief of chocolatiers — but that doesn’t mean consumers will see lower prices. Chocolate manufacturers made fundamental changes in recent years after a perfect storm of conditions wiped out cocoa yields and pushed prices to historical highs. Cocoa futures were […]

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