The Hershey Co. recently announced a partnership with 3D Systems, who build printers capable of creating objects out of foods, including chocolate. While this news reminds me of a scene from one of my favorite movies, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, it might actually be the beginning of a supply chain revolution in the food industry.
3D Systems exhibited their printers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January. Their printer generates products using chocolate....