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William Ton

Chocolate makers using 'skimpflation' after cocoa spike

There's a global shortage of cocoa, with a spike in chocolate prices expected to hit soon. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Global production issues could leave a sour taste in chocolate lovers' mouths at the checkout with skyrocketing cocoa prices set to reach Australian shores.

A global cocoa shortage stemming from disappointing harvests in West Africa is triggering price rises in chocolate, according to a report by agricultural lender Rabobank.

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