US EditionHershey Says It Is Hiking Chocolate Prices
GHANA, JUL 22 – Hershey is increasing prices due to cocoa costs rising over 170% in 2024, driven by climate-related poor harvests in major West African producing regions.
- Hershey announced on Tuesday it will raise prices across its confection portfolio by a lower double-digit percentage due to higher cocoa costs.
- This price increase follows a sharp rise in cocoa prices driven by poor harvests and climate change impacts in West Africa over the past two years.
- Hershey CEO Michele Buck said in a May earnings call that the company is adjusting pack sizes and pricing together to absorb rising input costs, especially for seasonal items.
- In December 2024, cocoa futures hit an unprecedented peak, reaching over $12,600 per metric ton after climbing 178% throughout the year, although prices have since declined by about 30% to approximately $8,156, remaining considerably elevated.
- The price hikes suggest ongoing inflationary pressures on chocolate products, while Hershey noted the increases are unrelated to tariffs but reflect the reality of higher ingredient costs.
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