¿Precios del cacao y otros insumos estarían llevando a que se reformule la receta del chocolate?
Algunas marcas estarían optando por reducir la cantidad o concentración de cacao. . Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- Chocolate companies are changing traditional recipes due to high inflation of ingredients like cocoa.
- To avoid raising prices for consumers, some brands are reducing the amount or concentration of cocoa.
- Chocolate prices in UK supermarkets have increased by over 18% in the last year.
- Manufacturers like Mondelez and Mars Wrigley cite rising cocoa and milk costs as reasons for reducing weight and increasing prices.
- Some companies are offering price promotions and discounts to mitigate consumer impact.
- Brands that adapt to flexible demand moments, like on-the-go consumption or snack replacements for meals, are expected to grow.
- The global chocolate market is projected to reach $145.94 billion by 2025, driven by flavor innovation and demand for artisanal and dark chocolate.