¿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

¿Precios del cacao y otros insumos estarían llevando a que se reformule la receta del chocolate?

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.