Valentine's day and the whiff of chocolate and cocoa are in the air. The price of cocoa beans is setting unprecedented records on the commodities market and it will certainly turn the gift of love into a bigger financial commitment than it once was.

Money can’t buy you love — or as much cocoa as it used to, with adverse weather denting West African crops and chocolatiers adding more fillers like nuts.

Record high cocoa prices might make your Valentine's Day gifts somewhat bittersweet this year. Here's why chocolate is more expensive.

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.

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The cacao bean was domesticated in present-day Ecuador more than 5,000 years ago. Even then it was considered a gift from the gods by the Mayans and the Aztecs. The complicated process of turning bitter cacao pods into chocolate evolved over the years.

Chocolate can be a surprisingly versatile cocktail ingredient and can give cocktails a rich depth of flavor. With all of the quality products available, adding complex, cocoa flavors is easier than ever.

If you're absolutely set on getting a box of chocolates for your Valentine's Day sweetie, then prepare your wallet. Here's why prices have rocketed up.

Economists say some consumers can expect to pay up to 20% more for chocolate this Valentine’s Day than in 2024.

If it seems like Valentine's Day chocolate boxes are more expensive this year, it's not your imagination. Chocolate inflation is hitting hard in 2025.