Cocoa turmoil related to the Ivory Coast and Ghana is leaving hundreds of thousands of tons unsold, tightening future supply and rattling global markets. With fragile crops and wary buyers, chocolate makers face another year of reformulation and margin pressure.
Two major recalls – Salmonella‑linked chocolate bars and Listeria‑tainted cheeses – are putting food safety back in the spotlight. With Class I risks in play, brands are reminded how quickly routine testing can become a reputational stress test.
Greece’s sheep and goat pox outbreak is gutting herds and threatening the feta supply, setting the stage for global price spikes. Importers may soon pivot to substitutes as climate and disease expose the category’s fragility.
SAN ANTONIO – Foodservice distributors, manufacturers, operators, and insights teams gathered at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Nov. 18-20, for Distribution Market Advantage’s 2025 Fall Conference. At the event, presentations and panel discussions focused on …
