Chocolate Without Cacao and Cultured Meat: How Japan Is Betting on Food Tech to Tackle Rising Prices

Japan is accelerating investment in food tech, from cacao-free chocolate to cultured meat, as climate change and supply shocks push food prices higher.

Read more

Why Halloween Candy Is More Expensive—and Less Chocolatey—Than Ever in 2025

Key Highlights Introduction: The Scariest Part of Halloween Is the Candy Price Tag Halloween treats are giving consumers a fright of their own this year. Candy prices are up nearly 11% from 2024, with chocolate bars shrinking and sugar-heavy gummies taking over the shelves. The cause: skyrocketing cocoa prices, global supply shortages, and trade tariffs…

Read more
Back To Top