IS THERE A CHOCOLATE PRICE CONSPIRACY?

The global chocolate/cocoa industry is facing intense scrutiny/a wave of controversy over allegations/claims of price manipulation/rigging. Some industry insiders/consumers/experts are suggesting that major chocolate makers/companies/manufacturers are colluding/working together/conspiring to control/influence/fix the prices of chocolate, leading to

Chocolate prices are soaring higher/through the roof/sky-high, and it's hurting consumers badly/tremendously/significantly. We can't afford to pay/shell out/cough up these insane prices/costs/amounts for our favorite sweet treats. This needs to change/be fixed/stop now! Consumers/People/Buyers are demanding action/justice/fairness and we need manuf