As chocolate prices climb, Mars and Ferrero families now wealthier than 2 largest cocoa-producing countries

fastcompany.com Cocoa prices began the week at their highest ever recorded—more than $12,500 per ton, the cost to buy about 150 barrels of oil—and it’s unclear to analysts if they’re even…

Pitbull Announces Party After Dark Tour With T-Pain as Special Guest: See All the Dates

billboard.com Latin superstar Pitbull on Tuesday (April 23) announced his Party After Dark Tour, a 26-city tour featuring special guest T-Pain, with Lil Jon also joining in select…

Weight-Loss Drugs Are Dragging Down Snack Makers’ Bottom Line

thedailyupside.com Are you sure you’re not feeling even a little peckish? For people living with diabetes or obesity — two of the biggest health concerns in the US — the immensely popular…

Uncrustables are on track to become a billion-dollar business

sherwood.news If growing up you were begrudgingly made to eat your crusts, we’re sorry — you may have just missed the golden age of borderless bread. Smucker’s Uncrustables are the frozen…

Most people on weight loss drugs are spending less on restaurants and takeout, survey says

cnbc.com A highly popular group of weight loss and diabetes drugs is decreasing some consumers' appetites — and also how much they spend on food. Most people taking those…

If the global cocoa shortage persists chocolate might never be the same

theatlantic.com Good chocolate, I’ve come to learn, should taste richly of cocoa—a balanced blend of bitter and sweet, with notes of fruit, nuts, and spice. My favorite chocolate treat is…

Nestlé rejects proposal that would have forced it to sell healthier food

thestreet.com Food and drink company Nestlé (NSRGY) , which owns popular brands such as KitKat, Gerber and Stouffer’s has just dodged a proposal that would have forced the company to cut…

7 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition

investorplace.com For growing payouts and strong long-term upside potential, buy these dividend growth stocks Dividend growth stocks are an excellent choice for long-term investors. Mostly,…

Hershey’s AI-Powered Ad Campaign Sold More Candy and Gave It Leverage With Retailers

adweek.com When The Hershey Company used AI to drive its media placements in a recent campaign, it not only sold more candy but also gave the confectionary brand an advantage in its…

Why Costco is so loved

economist.com In the nearly 40 years that The Economist has served up its Big Mac index, the price of the McDonald’s burger in America has more than tripled. In that same period the cost…

AI to take center stage at Possible conference this week

digiday.com Considering the wide range of possible topics, it comes as little surprise that AI will dominate the second annual Possible conference and trade show, which starts today in…

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

aol.com None As the Titanic was the height of luxury in 1912, some celebrities had tickets for its maiden voyage. • None But not all of them ended up boarding the ship. • None J.…

Bad News Chocolate And Coffee Lovers: Prices Are Only Going Higher

benzinga.com Future prices for coffee and cocoa beans hit new highs Friday, as supply concerns continue to drive asking prices higher. New York cocoa futures have hit their highest…

Low Cocoa Crop Yields Have Sent Chocolate Prices Soaring

thedailyupside.com The chocolate Easter Bunny is the new caviar. The price of cocoa beans, the key ingredient in chocolate, has soared this year due to ailing crops in Ivory Coast and Ghana.…