The Sticky Trade of Sudan’s Gum Arabic: How War Feeds the Global Supply Chain In the midst of Sudan’s continuing conflict, a less conspicuous but globally significant commodity is emerging as a focal point in the shadow economy: gum arabic. This natural product, essential for a myriad of everyday products from soft drinks like Coca-Cola … Continue reading How a Key Ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is Smuggled From War-torn Sudan