Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.

Rising global cocoa prices have led to a surge in chocolate costs this Valentine's Day, with chocolate makers like Amul and Smoor Chocolates increasin

Cocoa prices have surged due to supply shortages in West Africa, driving up chocolate costs and forcing manufacturers to balance rising expenses with consumer demand, according to The Wall Street Journal.

BOSTON - Valentine's Day is just days away, and grocery store shelves are full of chocolate. "Dark chocolate is the way to my heart," said Boston neighbor, Jessica Gullak. The sweet stuff melts Gullak's heart,

Fifty-eight million pounds worth of chocolate is bought in the United States in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Here is how the box of chocolates became the go-to Valentine’s delight.