The chocolate industry faces major challenges in 2024, with the doubling of cocoa prices and the VAT hike on sweets.
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The price of cocoa has risen significantly, causing an increase in production costs for chocolate. Experts also warn of the negative impact of the VAT increase to 19% on prices. Producers are under pressure due to high costs and some may be tempted to find cheaper solutions, although chocolate substitution has been ruled out by specialists.
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2024, anul amar al ciocolatei: Prețurile explozive și taxele crescute pun la încercare industria dulciurilor - HotNews.ro
Piața ciocolatei din România, în criză. Doar 10% din consum se produce local
Piaţa ciocolatei a primit o serie de lovituri; 2024, unul dintre cei mai grei ani din industrie
Piaţa ciocolatei din România se ridică la 600 de milioane de euro, producţia locală doar 50-60 de milioane/ 2024, unul dintre cei mai grei ani din industrie
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