“The price increase of cocoa is absolutely spectacular, now for 2, 2½ years,” said Philippe de Sellier, the head of both Leonidas and Belgian chocolate federation Choprabisco. When it stood ...

“Big brands can negotiate prices even two years in advance,” said Grimonpon. “We can’t do that – we don’t have the volume or the market power to secure better deals.” BRUSSELS - Far ...

Traditional hot cocoa comes in classic traditional or Aztec ... hot chocolate at Coco Confections in Sea Cliff is made with Belgian chocolate, cream and milk. Credit: Newsday/Erica Marcus Come ...

BRUGES, Belgium (AP) — St. Valentine chocolates always seek to show how deep your love is. This year, it might just also show how deep your pockets are. With the price of cocoa beans setting ...