Chocolate Prices Surge as Climate Change Hits Cocoa Crops in West Africa
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses rising cocoa prices driven by climate change impacts in West Africa, where drought and floods have damaged crops. In addition, he highlights the tough choices facing chocolate companies like Hershey as they weigh raising prices or reducing portion sizes to manage higher costs, decisions that will be impactful as the holiday season approaches.
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