The Chocolate Crunch: Why SA Is Eating Less but Paying More

Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton unpacks South Africa’s chocolate economy. Consumption has dropped from 50% to 44% weekly, yet chocolate remains a national favourite. Lunch Bar overtakes Bar‑One, Clicks slabs surge 124% YoY, and demographic splits reveal sharply different preferences across gender and generations. Fulton also explains how cocoa supply shocks — including drought in West Africa and prices hitting $10,000/ton — are reshaping pricing, product sizes and manufacturer strategies. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM