Market Trends & Industry Dynamics - Cocoa normalization is driving volume growth, leading the company to anticipate a strong performance in 27 [1] - The broader sector requires wage increases, inflation decreases, and geopolitical easing to improve consumer sentiment [1] Investment Opportunities & Potential Risks - The company positions itself as an exception with expected positive growth, while the overall sector may experience a flat year in 27 similar to 26 if macroeconomic conditions do not improve [1][2]

Back. Take a look at Manderly jumping this morning after reporting a beat and raise quarter after the bell yesterday. Snackmakers gross margins blew past expectations.Stocks up almost 5%. Big move for a staple. Joining us in first on CNBC interview now is Manderly CEO Dirk Vandeput.Dirk, welcome back. It's good to have you. >> Thanks for having me, Sarah.Good to be back. >> So, so what drove the better growth. >> Well, I think uh a number of things.First of all, the US um everybody in our sector is having a ...