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How GLP-1 reformulation trends can impact your bottom line and how to quantify it with cost models

How GLP-1 trends are reshaping food reformulation, shifting ingredient costs, and procurement strategies for products.

Milk chocolate bar manufacturing costs: where your money really goes

Raw materials are only 68.6% of your milk chocolate bar costs. Learn what makes up the remaining 31.4% and how to use cost models.

Chocolate kruidnoten more expensive than ever: 3 ways to cut costs with cost models

Chocolate kruidnoten prices have exponentially increased due to record cocoa costs end 2024/ start 2025.

Retailers Co-op, Lidl, and Aldi's approach to responsible sourcing across their supply chains

How retail giants Co-op, Lidl, and Aldi are approaching responsible sourcing in their supply chains, balancing transparency with profit

Interview: Cargill on the next cocoa era, alternatives, and procurement navigating volatility

Cargill has long been one of the most prominent players in the food ingredients industry and a key player in cocoa specifically.

Interview: UK start-up NuKoKo founder on the future of cocoa-free chocolate

The cocoa market hit unprecedented levels at the end of last year and has experienced a dramatic decline throughout 2025.

Alternative cocoa solutions: exploring cocoa-free ingredients for sourcing stability

The cocoa market in the last five years is best defined by dramatic price surges and extreme volatility, driven by supply shocks.

Why cocoa prices dropped 43%: One of the biggest commodity corrections in 2025

Learn why cocoa prices fell 43% from €10,800 to €6,150 in 2025. Analysis of demand destruction, supply issues, and structural market changes.

Should your brand substitute part of its cocoa butter with shea butter?

Discover how substituting cocoa butter with shea-based CBE can cut costs, maintain quality, and protect margins.

How weather may shape bakery ingredient prices in 2026 — with key recommendations on when to buy

Discover how extreme weather in 2025 is affecting global supply chains and pricing for sugar, grains, oils, cocoa, and nuts.

10 events that shaped bakery procurement: 2015–2025

Due to an ever-changing landscape, the bakery industry has become more resilient, tech-savvy, and localized in its procurement strategies.

New Strong Source Podcast with Corinna Olearo, Head of Commodity Research & Price Risk Management at Nestlé on riding the commodity rollercoaster

Discover how Nestlé navigates commodity volatility. Corinna Olearo shares insights on cocoa, coffee, and data-driven procurement strategy.

The impact of rising cocoa powder prices on the European bakery industry

European bakery manufacturers face unprecedented challenges as cocoa powder prices soar by 40%. Discover how premium and mass-market producers are adjusting formulations, procurement strategies, and pricing to protect margins while maintaining quality.

Cocoa

How GLP-1 reformulation trends can impact your bottom line and how to quantify it with cost models

Milk chocolate bar manufacturing costs: where your money really goes

Chocolate kruidnoten more expensive than ever: 3 ways to cut costs with cost models

Retailers Co-op, Lidl, and Aldi's approach to responsible sourcing across their supply chains

Interview: Cargill on the next cocoa era, alternatives, and procurement navigating volatility

Interview: UK start-up NuKoKo founder on the future of cocoa-free chocolate

Alternative cocoa solutions: exploring cocoa-free ingredients for sourcing stability

Why cocoa prices dropped 43%: One of the biggest commodity corrections in 2025

Should your brand substitute part of its cocoa butter with shea butter?

How weather may shape bakery ingredient prices in 2026 — with key recommendations on when to buy

10 events that shaped bakery procurement: 2015–2025

New Strong Source Podcast with Corinna Olearo, Head of Commodity Research & Price Risk Management at Nestlé on riding the commodity rollercoaster

The impact of rising cocoa powder prices on the European bakery industry

2024 Chocolate Market Turmoil: Cocoa Prices Surge Amid Supply Shortages and Dairy Volatility

Navigating 2024 Confectionery Challenges: Cocoa Surge vs. Sugar Price Drop

Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis in Agri Commodities: How AI Can Improve Price Forecasting

Announcing Our New Partnership with CRA: Bringing In-Depth Cocoa Weather Insights to Vesper

Breaking Down the Chocolate Bar: Yearly Ingredient Price Fluctuations

The King of Cocoa: Willem Zimmerman Shares Insights on Commodity Trading

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