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Oh, fudge! Chocolate shortage impacting prices, local businesses and your sweet tooth

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: May 20, 2024 5:36 AM CT | Published: May 20, 2024 4:00 AM CT

“Everything I have been studying tells me that we are definitely going to be, within my lifetime certainly, back in a place that chocolate is something you will have for a very special occasion,” said Muddy’s founder Kat Gordon. 

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Phillip Ashley Chocolates Phillip Ashley Rix Rebecca Dinstuhl Dinstuhl's Kat Gordon Muddy's Bake Shop Subscriber Only

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Christin Yates

Christin Yates

Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.


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