MANAUS - AMAZONAS, BRAZIL - The main reason is the constant increase in the price of cocoa on the global market.
In addition, the plantation of the fruit around the world has been suffering from several problems, mainly climate factors.
Production in Brazil is also affected by high costs and market volatility, which leads to an increase in the prices of derived products, especially with the arrival of Easter.
According to Agência Brasil, the prices of chocolate eggs and derivatives this Easter are 14% more expensive compared to last year, as reported by the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets.
Even with the growth of the harvest in the country, the expectation is that the sector will produce 20% fewer chocolate eggs this year.
In Manaus, a factory is introducing fillings made with exotic fruits from the Amazon into chocolate eggs and other products to win over consumers.
Handcrafted packaging with local content is another way to profit from chocolate sales in the market.

Source: Amazon Agency