Why those Valentine's Day chocolates will be even more expensive this year
12-02-2025 20:31 via npr.org

Why those Valentine's Day chocolates will be even more expensive this year

Another cocoa harvest in West Africa has come up short, leading to the worst deficit in decades. That means higher prices for chocolate makers and for shoppers.(Image credit: Scott Olson)
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