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Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers. Why? Turkey, the world’s largest hazelnut producer, has been hit by poor weather, a bad harvest, and pest infestations, sending prices soaring.
In Jamaica, a catastrophe bond will release millions to help the country rebuild after Hurricane Melissa.
Meanwhile, who is Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, selling AI chips now?
And with pumpkins, costumes, and candy, billions are spent worldwide each Halloween, boosting economies everywhere.
Presenter: Leanna Byrne
By BBC World Service4.3
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Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers. Why? Turkey, the world’s largest hazelnut producer, has been hit by poor weather, a bad harvest, and pest infestations, sending prices soaring.
In Jamaica, a catastrophe bond will release millions to help the country rebuild after Hurricane Melissa.
Meanwhile, who is Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, selling AI chips now?
And with pumpkins, costumes, and candy, billions are spent worldwide each Halloween, boosting economies everywhere.
Presenter: Leanna Byrne

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