Timothy Inklebarger

Correspondent

Timothy Inklebarger is an award-winning reporter living in Chicago. Government and politics to institutional money management, real estate, education and business. He began his career in 2002 as a state government reporter in Juneau, Alaska, before moving to Chicago, where he served as editor of the alternative weekly Chicago Journal. He has also worked as a reporter and editor for Pensions & Investments, Wednesday Journal, Chicago Agent and Supermarket News.

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Holiday treats and meals still a priority despite inflation worries

16-Dec-2025

By Timothy Inklebarger

Mars, Ferrero and Hershey launch new products as consumers double down on candy and seasonal snacks this winter

Can AI solve the cocoa crisis? Barry Callebaut is betting on it

15-Dec-2025

By Timothy Inklebarger

Barry Callebaut partners with NotCo AI and Planet A Foods to tackle soaring cocoa prices and regulatory hurdles, leveraging digital formulation tools to future‑proof chocolate

US plays catch up in store brands renaissance

18-Nov-2025

By Timothy Inklebarger

As private-label products surge overseas, US grocers are just beginning to unlock their full potential

Trump removes coffee, beef, cocoa from tariff list

14-Nov-2025

By Timothy Inklebarger

Consumer Brands Association urges further tariff rollbacks on products like palm oil and tin mill steel