Cargill’s Cocoa-Free Chocolate Bet Skips the Bean Entirely
Cargill and Voyage Foods launch NextCoa, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from grapeseeds, targeting US food manufacturers facing volatile cocoa supply.
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Amazon Now Wants Your Groceries in 30 Minutes
Amazon Now rapid grocery delivery is scaling to tens of millions of shoppers in 2026, combining perishables, essentials, and electronics in one order.
Hershey Is Using AI to Rewire How It Sells Chocolate
Hershey's AI marketing strategy now drives decisions across innovation, supply chains, and sales, per confectionerynews.com.
A Former USDA Economist on What’s Breaking Global Food Trade
A former USDA chief economist breaks down how geopolitics is reshaping global food trade disruption for suppliers and manufacturers.
Hershey Bets on Farmer Programs to Survive Cocoa’s Price Spiral
Hershey's cocoa sourcing strategy leans on diversified supply and long-term farmer programs to absorb record commodity costs.
Starbucks Bets $100M on Nashville for Its Next HQ
Starbucks is planting a $100M regional headquarters in Nashville, signaling a strategic shift toward supplier proximity and Sun Belt growth markets.
MIT Tech Review’s AI Power List: What Food Ops Must Know
MIT Technology Review just dropped its 10 things that matter in AI right now. Here's what food operators should actually care about.
The ‘Worst Energy Crisis Ever’ Is a Food Problem Too
A new global energy crisis is squeezing food manufacturers on costs. Renewables acceleration may offer relief, but the timeline is uncertain.
Amazon’s Grocery Strategy Faces Challenges Against Walmart’s Dominance
Despite surpassing Walmart in profitability, Amazon's grocery initiatives lag as Walmart strengthens its market position.