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Cocoa Crisis Alert: Candy Companies Brace for Skyrocketing Costs and Creative Solutions for the Future

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In Ragonvalia, Colombia, the rising price of cocoa has food companies bracing for impact. A recent surge in cocoa prices, reaching an all-time high of over $11,000 per metric ton, has been attributed to concerns about supply due to a weak crop. The largest candy companies, including Hershey, Mars, Ferrero, and Mondelez, are facing higher cocoa costs, although long-term contracts may offer some protection for now. The majority of the world’s cocoa supply comes from …

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Misunderstood Gen Z: Lazy or Misunderstood? How Employers Need to Adapt for the Future

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New York, NY – Gen Z, the youngest members of the workforce, faces ongoing criticism of being lazy and difficult to work with. This negative perception, whether discussed in research studies or highlighted in popular culture, shapes how employers view this generation’s work ethic. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the traditional workplace, challenging businesses to adapt to new ways of working. Despite this shift, some employers cling to outdated notions of work, leading to clashes …

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