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The cocoa industry faces a formidable challenge as cocoa prices surge, doubling over the past year. This surge is primarily driven by a shortage of cocoa beans, compounded by climate change-induced disruptions and agricultural complexities. Extreme weather events, such as droughts and excessive rainfall, have severely impacted cocoa-growing regions, resulting in reduced yields. Additionally, factors like the aging cocoa tree population and the proliferation of pests and diseases have exacerbated the supply constraints, presenting a significant obstacle for chocolate manufacturers. In response to the soaring cocoa prices, industry leaders like Hershey and Cadbury's parent company, Mondelez, are at a pivotal moment. Initially, they managed to mitigate the impact through pricing adjustments, but they now face a consumer base increasingly resistant to absorbing further cost burdens. Consequently, both entities are considering additional price hikes to offset cocoa inflation. Hershey...

Youdle News Repost:   In this FOX 32 special report, the rising costs in the U.S. sugar industry are explored, impacting businesses like Graham's Chocolates in Geneva. The industry-wide sugar supply shortage, linked to outdated U.S. policies, particularly the 1934 Sugar Act, limits domestic production and complicates timely imports. Current rules dictate the U.S. grows 85% of its sugar, importing only 15%, leading to significantly higher sugar prices domestically. Small businesses fear competition with larger companies for the limited supply, potentially affecting recipes and pricing, with implications for workers and consumers alike. The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy calls for congressional changes in the 2023 Farm Bill to address the challenges posed by the outdated sugar program. Click for more information.

Christmas tree shortage affecting parts of the country. Click here for more information