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Costco brings back sweet treat discontinued 2024
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Costco has reintroduced its Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips after a two-year hiatus caused by soaring cocoa prices that made the product unprofitable.
- The chocolate chips have returned to stores in several states, including Texas, Connecticut, Oregon, Washington, and Virginia, but there is no announced timeline for a nationwide restock.
- The 2024 global cocoa crisis, marked by a historic supply deficit and record-high prices, forced Costco to discontinue the chips temporarily.
- Shoppers and baking enthusiasts on Reddit expressed excitement about the return, noting that Kirkland’s chips are more affordable compared to premium brands like Ghirardelli and Guittard.
- Despite some recovery in cocoa supply, prices remain high, with futures peaking at nearly $12,000 per metric ton, contributing to ongoing challenges for chocolate chip availability and pricing.
