Cracking Lattes: The Newest Food Trend Taking Over Social Media

The newest food trend on social media involves 'cracking lattes' where chocolate is added to the inner part of the cup before freezing it and giving it a squeeze, creating a unique appearance and fun experience for coffee drinkers.

Rising Easter Prices Due to Inflation and Supply Chain Issues

The price of Easter staples like eggs and chocolate is nearing a historic high due to inflation, supply chain issues, and outbreaks of bird flu. Factors such as rising costs of chicken feed, weather conditions, remnants of the pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine War are contributing to the increase in prices.

Surging Cocoa Prices Impacting Chocolate Prices

Cocoa prices have more than doubled in the first three months of the year due to a dramatic drop in supply caused by extreme weather and changing climate patterns in West Africa. This has led to the surge in chocolate prices, making Easter chocolates more expensive for consumers.

Elderly woman relives past life through pop-up chocolate shop at care home

An English woman, Doreen Bishop, got to relive her past life working at a chocolate company through a pop-up shop set up by her assisted living home. She spent 30 years at Thorntons before retiring and was able to help residents pick out chocolates at the pop-up shop.