In 2025, consumer prices in the EU rose by 2.5%, with food prices increasing by 3.3%. Chocolate saw the highest price rise at 17.9%, driven by a surge in global cocoa prices due to supply disruptions in West Africa. Inflation rates for chocolate varied significantly across EU countries, with Poland experiencing the highest at 32.6%. Factors influencing chocolate price inflation include domestic market structures, reliance on imports, and production costs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)