Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?: Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs. But the impact has varied widely across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/15/why-is-chocolate-so-expensive-and-where-have-prices-risen-most?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #World #Trending #Europa