Easter egg prices soar as cocoa crops are hit by climate crisis and exploitation

Every Easter, UK consumers collectively spend more than £1bn on food, drink, gifts, entertainment and about 80m chocolate eggs, racking up an average bill exceeding £50 each. But shoppers this year are paying more than usual: since last Easter, chocolate prices have increased by more than 12.6%,…#easter #westafrica #ghana #ivorycoast #andrewdamyond #universityofreading #elniño #amarachiclarke #douglaslamont #netherlands
Source: Reuters: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news