Lindt Shares Fall After Cocoa Prices Weigh on Profitability
Chocolate makers have been grappling with increases in raw-material costs after last year's record-breaking surge in cocoa prices, which declined from its peaks over the last few months as consumers cut down spending on chocolate treats. However, cocoa prices remain at historically high levels.
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