Valentine's Day has seemingly put pink glasses on for everyone around teh world. People are expressing love in different ways.

Valentine's day celebrated around the world in different hues

Get ready to indulge in a bitter truth: Your favorite chocolates are about to become a luxury! Dive into the cocoa crisis hitting the sweet world hard, as prices soar to unprecedented heights due to dwindling supplies and adverse weather conditions in cocoa-producing giants like Ivory Coast and Ghana. With geopolitical tensions adding fuel to the fire, chocolate lovers brace themselves for higher costs as their guilty pleasures get pricier. Don't miss out on this tasty yet troubling tale as WION Decodes.

This Valentines Day, chocolates are 'bitter': Here is why costs are up

As the world gears up for valentine's day. It's not just lovers and friends preparing for the day. The demand for heart shaped cakes and chocolates has spiked leading to patisseries in paris working around the clock.

Patissiers take on high demand in Valentines Day week

A Hyderabad man was left disgusted after he discovered a worm crawling in Cadbury chocolate. As per reports, Robin Zaccheus purchased the pack of chocolate from a Metro station.

Watch: Man finds worm crawling in Cadbury chocolate, company responds

World cocoa prices reached historic highs on Thursday as traders scrambled to secure supplies, anticipating widening deficits for the ongoing season and expressing growing concerns for the future.

Cocoa prices skyrocket to unprecedented highs amid global supply concerns

Consumer Reports, a non-profit consumer group, has raised concerns about the levels of lead and cadmium found in a significant portion of chocolate products tested recently.

Consumer Reports identifies high lead and cadmium levels in chocolate: Report

Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has found the presence of heavy metal cadmium in all the 29 chocolate samples it testes, with one batch even exceeding the permitted EU's limit.

Hong Kong's watchdog finds heavy metal cadmium in all 29 chocolate samples tested, one exceeds EU limits

State Bank of India (SBI) has found an innovative strategy, that involves chocolates, in order to ensure timely repayments. This unique way by the country's largest lender is particularly to tackle loan defaults from retail borrowers, PTI news agency said.

Indian bank finds unique way to tackle loan defaulters, it involves chocolates...

Ghana, the second-largest producer of cocoa in the world, may not be able to fulfill some of its crop contracts for a second season due to weak harvest, raises the possibility of a global shortage, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Ghana may not meet demand for cocoa after weak harvest 

Easing inflation has come as a sweet news to consumers in the recent months. However, for chocolate lovers, the latest developments in cocoa-producing countries could come as a bitter news.

Soon, your favourite chocolate bar will get costlier. Here's why

A bitter news for all the chocolate lovers the monsoons around the world and maybe the perfect time to sip on some hot chocolate. But, be aware because that Indulgence could bite your pocket.

Heavy rains lower cocoa output in Ivory Coast

World Chocolate Day will be celebrated on July 7, 2023, by chocolate lovers all around the world. This yearly celebration commemorates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550 and highlights the irresistible delights of this treasured dessert.

World Chocolate Day 2023: Don't hold back!

Mondelez International, the renowned global snack maker behind popular brands like Oreo and Toblerone, is grappling with a growing corporate boycott across the Nordic region due to its involvement in Russia, Reuters reported on Monday.

Sweet diplomacy gone sour: Nordic regions boycott Mondelez over Russian connection

Jordan Thomson, 30, was caught on video taking 48 Twix bars, 48 Snickers bars, 24 Bounty bars, and 24 Yorkie bars from the Co-Op in New Broadway, Worthing, on April 30 — just a few days after he was freed from jail for crimes similar to these, according to Sussex police.

Watch | Man fails to resist love for chocolates, steals 144 bars from store in Sussex, UK

The death toll in the chocolate factory explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania, rose to three even as officials scramble to find six missing persons since Saturday, Fox News reported.

Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion: Death toll rises to three, search on to find missing persons

The sale of aphrodisiacs soar in the UK around Valentine's day. But experts are speculating - are the titillating claims behind these food items really science-backed?

Gravitas: What boosts libido: Chocolates or Champagne?

Chocolate Day 2023: Like every year, Chocolate Day 2023 will fall on February 9. Chocolate Day is the third day of Valentine's Week. After the first two days, Rose Day and Propose Day, people will celebrate Chocolate Day 2023 by gifting candies and chocolates to their partners.

Chocolate Day 2023: When is Chocolate Day celebrated? Check date, wishes, quotes, significance & history

Consumer Reports, an American non-profit consumer organisation, says dark chocolates are not really a healthier choice. Many consumers eat dark chocolate because of its potential health benefits and relatively low sugar content, but there is "nothing healthy" about eating heavy metals, according to consumer reports.

Are dark chocolates really a healthier choice?

Science has an answer why chocolate feels so good to eat, with a near universal acceptance. A team of researchers in England analysed the physical process that takes place when chocolate breaks down in the mouth.

Scientists find the chocolaty secret to chocolate's sweetness

Major US grocery chain Trader Joe's has been accused and sued for misleading and endangering customers by sale of dark chocolates which the lawsuit says contain high level of heavy metals.

US: Trader Joe's sued for not disclosing heavy metals' presence in dark chocolates

In a recent lawsuit against Hershey Co, a consumer sued the company for selling dark chocolate containing dangerous levels of toxic metals like lead and cadmium.

Hershey Co facing lawsuit over harmful metals found in chocolate bars

Amid a worsening economy aided by an inept political ruling class, Sri Lanka has announced a ban on the import of over 300 'non-essential' items to reduce losses and cut the financial burden of the country.

Sri Lanka bans import of chocolate, shampoo & 300 other items to cut losses

"We will not be able to fully meet consumer demand," for the Halloween holiday in October, warned Hershey CEO Michele Buck in prepared remarks about the company's second-quarter results on Thursday.

Chocolate firm Hershey warns of shortage in Halloween holidays' supply

World Chocolate day is celebrated on July 7th each year, so that the entire world can cherish the love that they have for chocolates and even learn more about chocolates.

World Chocolate Day 2022: History, Wishes & Quotes and health benefits

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