Real cocoa is unaffordable, the Confectioners company laboratory is looking for "alternatives."
Analysts say that if the method of obtaining cocoa does not change, there will be no chocolate in twenty years. With cell-cultivated cocoa, this Industry will no longer need to rely on nature. Chocolate and Confectioners companies are beginning to invest in companies that develop "lab cocoa." Earlier this month, the maker of Oreo participated in a seed round financing of 4.5 million dollars for the startup Celleste Bio, which focuses on cell-cultivated cocoa.
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Hershey was downgrading the Target Price by Jefferies Financial and Mizuho.
Gelonghui, December 24 | Jefferies Financial has lowered the Target Price for Hershey from $155 to $150, and Mizuho has lowered the Target Price for Hershey from $195 to $170. (Gelonghui)
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Jefferies Maintains Hershey(HSY.US) With Sell Rating, Cuts Target Price to $150
Express News | Hershey : Jefferies Cuts Target Price to $150 From $155
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Farewell to "chocolate freedom"? Supply concerns have reignited, and cocoa prices have skyrocketed to a historic high.
Cocoa Futures prices in New York have reached new highs, which may intensify the cost pressures faced by chocolate manufacturers and consumers.
Express News | Song Zhiping: Now is a good time for mergers and reorganizations.
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Key Deals for the Week: Patterson, Hershey & Mondelez, AIG & Nippon and More
Hershey Merger Talks Melt: Did High Cocoa Prices, Mondelez Buyback Program Hurt Deal?
JPMorgan Elects Hershey's Chief Executive Michele Buck to Board