Chocolatiers in Maine face equipment issues, lower product quality, and increased costs as hotter summers melt chocolate and raise energy expenses.

Hotter summers in Maine are causing challenges for chocolatiers due to higher temperatures affecting their equipment, melting chocolate, and increasing energy costs. This results in lower product quality, shorter shelf life, and increased production costs. The industry is exploring solutions like installing cooling systems and adjusting production schedules.

August 25, 2024
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