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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Swiss Chocolate Stocks Diverge as High Cocoa Prices Take Toll
By and Lisa Pham Save Shares in two of Switzerland's biggest chocolatiers are on markedly different courses this year as soaring cocoa prices prove a tougher obstacle for one than they do for the other. Lindt & Spruengli AG has risen 29% to date as the Lindor maker has shown itself able to pass on higher costs to customers, helped by the launch of crowd-drawing products such as Dubai-style chocolate. By contrast, Barry Callebaut AG has fallen 29% as the world's leading manufacturer of bulk chocolate is weighed down by a lack of pricing power.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carlisle chocolatier 'working round the clock' amid demand for new creation
A POPULAR independent confectioner in Carlisle has been 'inundated' with orders for an indulgent new chocolatey creation. Castle Chocolates, whose sweet treats are all freshly handmade in its shop on Fisher Street in Carlisle city centre, has thanked its customers that have made its new 'deep-filled' chocolate bars such a sensation. Not only have its talented chocolatiers created a Carlisle take on the viral Dubai chocolate bar, new flavours include Caramel Shortbread, Double Decker and Cookies and Cream. READ MORE: We compared easter eggs from a local chocolatier and a 'luxury' national chain The team at Castle Chocolates took to social media to post: "Thank you so much everyone who has ordered our filled bars. "We have been inundated with orders. I have just reopened the website for orders of filled bars with the caveat that it might take us a week or more to get through the orders that we already have. "We are working round the clock to keep up. I can't tell you how heart-warming it is to have our product be so well supported." Head to the Castle Chocolates website to reserve yours.
CNA
10-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Chocolatiers battle rise in cocoa prices, lower demand from consumers
Chocolatiers in Singapore have had to innovate to keep sales up, even during traditional peak periods like Mother's Day. Retailers been hit with a double whammy, with prices of key ingredients surging up to three times over the past year due to climate change. Consumers are also tightening their belts, spending up to 15 per cent less per basket. Chocolate makers see more affordable products move faster over previous festive seasons, and have had to resize and rethink packaging, ultimately to maintain the quality of their products while keeping them affordable. Natalie Ong with the reporting.
