Cocoa Crash, FDA Turbulence, and GLP-1 Pressure Reshape Food Industry
The food industry regulatory storm is colliding with cocoa relief and GLP-1 disruption, forcing CPG operators to recalibrate strategy on multiple fronts simultaneously.
Cocoa Crash, FDA Turbulence, and GLP-1 Pressure Reshape Food Industry
The food industry regulatory storm is colliding with cocoa relief and GLP-1 disruption, forcing CPG operators to recalibrate strategy on multiple fronts simultaneously. Three converging pressures are redefining the operating environment for food manufacturers this week: a cocoa price collapse opening confectionery windows, a food…
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