chocolate prices

Record heat in Russia is hurting its wheat crop, sending the grain's price soaring -- potentially affecting future bread and pasta costs. But it doesn't end there. For separate reasons, coffee and cocoa prices are also up. Get ready to pay more for food.

Never mind that it's beyond cliche: That heart-shaped box of chocolates will likely set you back more than usual this Valentine's Day. The price of cocoa hit a 23-year high this week, bad news for those whose beloveds are expecting at least some of their V-Day kisses to come from...