chocolate, Valentine's Day

Buying chocolate on Valentine's Day? Here's why it's so expensive
Cocoa production has been hammered in back-to-back crop years due to weather and crop conditions,. forcing many manufacturers to raise the costs of chocolates.
Can chocolate go bad? Yes (!) What to know before sharing Valentine's Day treats
Is candy a healthy Valentine's snack? Experts share how to have a healthy holiday. How can you tell if chocolate has gone bad? Many solid forms of chocolate can still be safely ea
Two types of chocolate give this elegant loaf cake deep flavor for a Valentine’s Day treat
Instead of melting bars for chocolate-covered strawberries or spending money on store-bought bon bons, give your valentine an intensely rich double chocolate loaf cake with a plush, velvety crumb.
Sustainable chocolate: A Valentine's Day gift for the planet
Behind all of the truffles and turtles is a not-so-sweet truth, chocolate has a significant impact on the environment.
Valentine’s chocolate comes at a price as cocoa costs soar
The price of cocoa beans is setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, making the love token a bigger financial commitment than it once was.
Why your Valentine’s Day chocolate might cost more this year
Rising cocoa prices, driven by climate change, are reshaping Valentine’s Day chocolates. Extreme heat and erratic rainfall in West Africa are reducing cocoa yields, leading to higher costs and recipe changes.
Chocolate will cost you a pretty penny this Valentine’s Day
If you haven't bought your sweetheart a sweet treat yet, you still have time, but it will cost you a pretty penny. The price of cocoa has more than doubled since last year — and many retailers are raising prices 10 to 20 percent in response.
The Zodiac Signs As Valentine’s Day Chocolates
To celebrate, we paired each zodiac sign with a Valentine's Day chocolate we know they'll love. Are you a romantic who likes chocolate roses, or do you prefer something nostalgic like chocolate-covered strawberries?
WATCH: Enjoying Chocolate on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means romance, gifts and lots of sweet treats. It can be a hard holiday to navigate when you’re on a diet.

Costco, Opossum and chocolate

Chocolate love has its price on Valentine’s Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter
With the price of cocoa beans setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, it will certainly turn the gift of ...
Why Your Valentine’s Chocolate Is Getting More Expensive
The extent of supply issues for a key ingredient means that prices are unlikely to return soon to the levels chocolate makers ...
Cocoa shortage will affect Wausau chocolate businesses
Chocolate---it’s one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts, but the cocoa supply is experiencing its worst shortage in 60 ...
I tried the chocolate cake that Ina Garten said 'makes grown men weep.' It's super easy to make and doesn't require any eggs.
Ina Garten's mocha chocolate icebox cake has 10 layers and looks impressive despite being quick and easy to make. Plus, it ...
Your Valentine’s Chocolate Is Getting Pricier—Here's Why
Prices for cocoa, chocolate's key ingredient, have climbed more than 80% over the last year, and are more than three times the average of the past two decades. One reason for record-high prices is bad ...
Cargill scientists work to develop a cocoa-free chocolate alternative
Chocolate is by far the most popular Valentine's Day treat, but you might find it's getting more difficult to find sweet ...
Need chocolate? 6 places to get creative confections in Tampa Bay
If you’re searching for something beyond the standard Whitman’s sampler, you’re in luck: There are some creative chocolates ...
Sweet Dreams Come True: How One Woman Turned Her Love for Chocolate into an Austin Treasure with Cinful Sweets
It is the baby of Cinthya Romriell, a former teacher whose journey from the classroom to the kitchen was sparked by an ...