'Wholesalers are demanding pre-payment': Cork chocolatier warns of expensive Easter eggs

Rosemary Daly of the Chocolate Shop in Cork's English Market says her supply has been severely disrupted by the 'crisis' of soaring cocoa prices

Rosemary Daly of the Chocolate Shop in the English Market. Pictures: Larry Cummins

As Easter approaches, consumers may be left with a bitter aftertaste, as supply issues and rising costs put a strain on the world’s cocoa industry, impacting the selection and prices appearing on supermarket shelves.

Global cocoa costs have soared to record highs in recent months, resulting from poor harvests in West Africa, worsening weather conditions, and supply chain disruptions.