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Chocolate and Halloween candy remain expensive even after cocoa prices fell from their peaks. Ongoing supply pressure in Ivory Coast and Ghana, along with manufacturers’ efforts to control costs, is keeping prices elevated, though consumers may see more promotions.
9:55 AMBloomberg Markets
KFC's decision to switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola marks the latest setback in PepsiCo's long decline in the cola market. CEO Ramon Laguarta has made repairing the company's soda business a priority.
3:00 AMFortuneSummary
Chocolate and Halloween candy remain expensive even after cocoa prices fell from their peaks. Ongoing supply pressure in Ivory Coast and Ghana, along with manufacturers’ efforts to control costs, is keeping prices elevated, though consumers may see more promotions.
Cocoa’s retreat has not reversed higher retail prices because manufacturers are still absorbing elevated input
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Lower commodity prices do not quickly translate into cheaper branded goods when supply constraints and margin pressure persist.
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KFC's decision to switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola marks the latest setback in PepsiCo's long decline in the cola market. CEO Ramon Laguarta has made repairing the company's soda business a priority.
PepsiCo is losing both market momentum and a major restaurant account, showing that its broader
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The KFC loss turns PepsiCo's soda weakness into a visible competitive problem with direct consequences for sales, shelf presence, and brand strength.
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