I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream About Ice Cream's Price
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Summer's just around the corner here in the Northern Hemisphere, and with the heat, the delights of ice cream are almost irresistible. Unless you're worried about the price. Javier Blas has an alarming column about commodity inflation that could make you pay more for those refreshing scoops. Specifically, that's coconut oil — which the big manufacturers need for their milky treats, even more if they want to cater to the growing vegan market.
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