Diseased crops and a difficult growing season have caused prices to surge. Roses are red, violets are blue, chocolate is rich -- and more expensive now too. Crushing diseases that purged cocoa ...

It will be harder to find sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the cost of chocolate might put a bitter taste in your mouth. “This Valentine’s Day expect prices for ...

As cocoa prices hover near December’s record highs, however, the chocolate and salty snacks maker said net pricing will be the “primary” driver behind Hershey’s 2% growth outlook versus ...