Euronews • April 5, 2026 05:00

Cocoa shortage: Why your Easter chocolate costs more than before

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Cocoa and chocolate prices in Europe rose significantly faster than overall inflation ahead of Easter. Easter supplies depend on increasingly fragile supply chains.

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Thu 05:40 - La Libre (BE)

In five years, nearly 200 pharmacies have closed their doors in Belgium

Fri 07:08 - Euronews

Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture

Sat 07:00 - Euronews

Easter's chocolate giants: The EU nations fuelling the global industry

Sun 05:00 - Euronews

Cocoa shortage: Why your Easter chocolate costs more than before

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Euronews

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Easter's chocolate giants: The EU nations fuelling the global industry

The continent's chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports.

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Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture

Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition.

La Libre (BE)

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In five years, nearly 200 pharmacies have closed their doors in Belgium

Depuis 2021, 181 pharmacies ont fermé en Belgique, qui compte désormais 4.873 officines, dont 292 fermées à titre temporaire, rapporte jeudi L'Echo citant un rapport publié par le bureau d'études …