Cocoa price rise getting bitter in India? Chocolate makers, restaurateurs, bakers shed light

As cocoa prices soared through the world's roof, mid-day.com spoke to Indian chocolate makers, restaurateurs and home bakers. Even as the people celebrated World Chocolate Day on July 7, they highlighted a bitter and challenging picture

“Most chocolate prices have experienced an exponential hike. While the majority are twice as expensive as they were only two months ago - some chocolates have seen up to a 300 per cent hike in their prices,” shares chef Prateek Bakhtiani, who runs The Ether Atelier Chocolat, a desert, confectionary and luxury chocolate brand in Mumbai.

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