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Costco Brings Back Kirkland Chocolate Chips After Two Years

8/16/2026

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Cocoa prices spiked in July 2024 because of El Niño weather and a West African disease.
Costco has reintroduced Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips after a two-year hiatus.
The chips sell for $11.99 per 4.5-lb bag, cheaper than Nestlé’s $15.99 alternative.
Reddit users report the chips are back in Texas, Oregon, Washington and Madrid on March 31, 2026 while experts expect price easing toward late 2026 despite inflation, supply-chain issues and tariffs.

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Cocoa prices spiked in July 2024 because of El Niño weather and a West African disease.
Costco has reintroduced Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips after a two-year hiatus.
The chips sell for $11.99 per 4.5-lb bag, cheaper than Nestlé’s $15.99 alternative.
Reddit users report the chips are back in Texas, Oregon, Washington and Madrid on March 31, 2026 while experts expect price easing toward late 2026 despite inflation, supply-chain issues and tariffs.