Clear-cutting at large chocolate manufacturer: 2,500 jobs at risk. As of: February 27, 2024, 10:40 a.m By: Lars-Eric Nievelstein CommentsSplit European chocolate manufacturers are under pressure.

The world's largest producer of chocolate says it is now cutting jobs. Thousands of jobs could be lost. The confectionery industry is currently fearing an extreme shortage of cocoa. Cocoa is more expensive than ever; The price has been climbing for weeks. There is no end in sight.