El Niño's Return Could Become One of the Grocery Industry's Most Important Stories of 2026
El Niño conditions expected to disrupt coffee, cocoa, palm oil, rice, sugar, and produce, pushing commodity prices higher and increasing food manufacturer input costs.
Why the cost of chocolate will keep rising
Speculation, climate change and under-investment are combining to push up the price of the confection.
Why the price of chocolate exploded: How climate change drives inflation
Salon.com explores on the link between climate change and the rapid rise in global chocolate prices