Valentine's Day faces an uncertain future as cocoa prices surge: Video

Chocolates have long been central to Valentine's Day celebrations, but their value and status may soon diminish.

Cocoa is a precious ingredient and a daily commodity. However, it is facing a climate change crisis, which has caused its prices to skyrocket in recent years.

According to Christian Aid in the UK, there is a staggering 400% surge in the wholesale prices of cocoa.

"In the UK we eat about 10 kilogrammes per person per chocolate every year, which is quite a stack and we love it. But we could see a collapse because if cocoa isn't being produced, if it's not if the crops aren't protected, then simply we won't have the crops. So chocolate will become a luxury. We take it as an everyday commodity. It will become a luxury that only a few people can afford the type of quality and quantity that they want. So Valentine's Day may be up for grabs in the future," the head of Christian Aid's global advocacy and policy, Graham Gordon told AFP.