Expert says stores may not offer steep discounts on post-Easter chocolate amid rising cocoa prices [Video]

Those looking to snap up cheap treats at their local grocery store next week following the Easter long weekend could be in for a bit of a surprise as the rising cost of cocoa continues to drive up the price of chocolate, one expert says.

In the past, consumers have been able to stock up on deeply discounted mini eggs and chocolate bunnies in the days following the holiday as stores look to clear out old inventory. But slashing prices on post-holiday chocolate may be a thing of the past, Sylvain Charlebois, a food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University, told CP24.com.

“Don’t expect any deals Easter Monday. I don’t think it’s going to happen this year,” he said. “I actually do think that prices are only going to continue to rise.”

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