TikTok trend for ‘Dubai chocolate’ causes international shortage of pistachios

the Guardian

TikTok promotion of a pistachio-filled chocolate bar has caused a surge in demand, leading to an international shortage of pistachio kernels from the US and Iran. Prices have risen from $7.65 to $10.30 per pound in a year, exacerbated by a poor US harvest. The “Dubai chocolate” trend began in late 2023 and has garnered over 120 million views on the platform.
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