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Apr 2024
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How are rising cocoa prices impacting ch...

J.P. Morgan
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Cocoa prices have soared to an all-time high due to a global supply shortage. What’s the impact on chocolate makers, and what are they doing to adapt? Here, Ken Goldman, Lead Equity Research Analyst for U.S. Food Producers and Food Retailers, and Celine Pannuti, Head of European Staples and Beverages, share their thoughts with Shirley Wang, a credit analyst ... Show More
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