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Artisan chocolate markets will reach $5.2 billion by 2025, with bean-to-bar production growing 22% annually. Climate change threatens cocoa supplies - prices fluctuated 40% in 2023. Successful makers now directly source from climate-resilient farms and experiment with alternative sweeteners. The functional chocolate sector (CBD, adaptogens) expands 65% yearly. Packaging sustainability becomes competitive differentiator - 80% of consumers prefer compostable wrappers. However, EU deforestation regulations complicate sourcing, requiring meticulous supply chain documentation. Craft chocolate subscription services now account for 30% of revenue for small producers.
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