Lately the price on raw material has increased considerably after the US dollar has decreased to a record low level. In fact, the lowest level on 12 years in March 2008. One of the products affected is the cacao bean. The price on cacao has increased lately and that has affected the candy companies profit marginals as the chocolate or cacao already is the most expensive raw material or ingredients in their production of candies. As a comparison is sugar much more inexpensive.
Tags: Cacao Bean, Candies, Candy Companies, Chocolate, Raw Material