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The Cocoa Crisis and the Holidays
Cocoa prices surged due to weather problems in West Africa, disease, and aging trees, raising chocolate costs. Companies are increasing prices and exploring alternatives like gene editing and improved cocoa extraction techniques.
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Risk Management: Sleeping When the Wind Blows
Organizations face unprecedented chaos in a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), requiring AI-powered solutions that deliver resilience, explainability, anticipation, and lucidity (REAL) to navigate complex supply chain risks effectively.
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Reimagining Supply Chain Management
Organizations must move beyond VUCA and BANI frameworks by getting REAL—becoming Resilient, Explainable, Anticipatory, and Lucid—through AI-driven autonomous supply chains that successfully transform operational chaos into competitive advantage.
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Will There Be Any Ho, Ho, Ho-liday Shopping?
Holiday sales expected to grow 4%, reaching $975 billion—slowest since pandemic. Consumers prioritize value and experiences over discretionary spending. Successful retailers must emphasize omnichannel strategies and value beyond discounts.Retry
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Food Trends Are Redefining the CPG Sector
The food and beverage industry faces declining sales due to inflation while companies adapt to emerging consumer trends including wellness, functional foods, sustainability, clean labels, AI technology, and weight-loss innovations.
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The Importance of the Global South
The Global South represents 85% of global population and growing economic power. China dominates partnerships there while America risks losing influence over critical minerals, markets, and future growth.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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National Ag Day 2025
National Ag Day recognizes agriculture's vital role in society. Farmers face challenges including bird flu, climate change, and supply chain issues, requiring resilience and innovation to ensure future food security for a growing population.
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Anxious Consumers Worry About the Effect of Tariffs on Their Grocery Budget
Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to significantly increase grocery prices, particularly for fresh produce, affecting consumer budgets by up to $2,000 in the next year.
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How GLP-1 Medications are Changing the Grocery Sector
GLP-1 weight loss medications are significantly affecting the food industry as users reduce grocery spending by up to 9%. In response, food suppliers are developing nutrient-rich, portion-controlled products while grocers adapt their merchandising strategies.
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Despite Changing Political Winds, Supply Chains Can’t Ignore Climate Change
The article discusses how climate change poses significant risks to global supply chains through extreme weather events, requiring businesses to implement both short-term contingency plans and long-term strategies like scenario planning and data analytics to mitigate impacts.