11-02-2025
New tariffs could mean rising chocolate costs ahead of Valentine's Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Chocolate is always one of the most popular gifts to give a loved one.
But, with new tariffs being implemented, the price of paying for that sweet treat could go up enough to break your heart.
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates, located in Rochester's South Wedge, serves a variety of chocolates along with their ice cream shop located next door.
Owner and operator Jennifer Posey told News 8 they've needed to adjust their prices throughout the years for various reasons like the covid pandemic and a drought by the equator, but she may have to adjust again if she see's effects from new tariffs on imported products.
'I would imagine that if there's tariffs on packaging, that could affect us, even from our suppliers in the us that we get, they probably get supplies overseas. Chocolate is grown along the equator we definitely import that. So, we are hoping there is no tariffs on that. And so that is something that we could potentially come across if confronted with,' Posey said.
Posey says if they are affected by the tariffs, their focus is sustainability, having quality products with the hope to not raise prices too much, and to keep the staff they have currently.
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