Clear-cutting at large chocolate manufacturer: 2,500 jobs at risk.. As of: March 1, 2024, 6:01 p.m By: Lars-Eric Nievelstein CommentsPressSplit 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. During 2023, the price of a ton of cocoa doubled.