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One thing America still excels at making? Pretzels

The Economist BusinessThursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM

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How Pennsylvania became a powerhouse in the production of the doughy snack

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Impact
High
Category
Business
Market relevance
High
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. How Pennsylvania became a powerhouse in the production of the doughy snack Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to One and America.

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What happened

How Pennsylvania became a powerhouse in the production of the doughy snack

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

Background

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Timeline

  1. The Economist Business published: One thing America still excels at making? Pretzels

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to One and America.

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