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      <title><![CDATA[Mars launches world’s first digital chocolate bar]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A major study links higher blood xylitol levels to greater cardiovascular risk, adding to growing scrutiny of the sweetener's long-term safety.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé launches biggest ever Christmas range as festive battle intensifies]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lindt turns confectionery into couture with boundary-breaking collab]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lindt & Sprüngli has teamed up with avant-garde fashion designer Joe Ando to turn its new Tokyo Style Matcha Strawberry Chocolate into high-fashion dresses, highlighting the growing trend for confectionery collaborations as brands seek buzzworthy consumer experiences.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 7 trends shaping the future of confectionery]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the key trends shaping the future of confectionery, from premiumisation and AI to sustainability, automation and better-for-you innovation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé retains its crown as the world's most valuable food brand in 2026, while Lay's holds second place despite a significant valuation gap. Yili, Doritos and Lindt post strong gains, while Tyson records the biggest decline among the top 10 food brands.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Could climate change force a rewrite of the world’s recipes?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Climate change, supply chain disruption and geopolitical tensions are pushing food manufacturers to explore cocoa alternatives, microbial proteins and climate-resilient crops.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut appoints ex Mondelēz International exec, Thomas Gaengler, to COO, restoring role after nearly three years.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Gen Z is redefining confectionery, driving demand for wellness, sustainability, social media engagement, innovation and authentic brand experiences.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why the former McVitie’s boss is betting on private label]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former pladis CEO Cem Karakaş explains why acquisitions, retailer innovation and global expansion are increasing the value of private-label manufacturers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Godiva turns 100 with star-studded centenary campaign]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Godiva is marking its 100th anniversary with a limited-edition pralines collection and an animated film, as the pladis-owned chocolatier celebrates a century of premium chocolate craftsmanship.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Could dropping ‘vegan’ unlock growth?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/25/should-plant-based-brands-stop-marketing-themselves-as-vegan/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[As veganism declines and plant-based brands struggle, could the solution be to stop marketing products as vegan? Taste, health and value may hold the key to the future success of animal-free food.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Is the food and beverage industry missing a major plant-based opportunity?]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lindt takes ultra-dark to the limit with 100% cocoa launch]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lindt & Sprüngli has expanded its Excellence range with the launch of a new 100% cocoa dark chocolate bar, responding to growing demand for higher-cocoa products while advancing its commitment to Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa sourcing.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Confectionery’s biggest trend? Looking back]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[From retro packaging to revived favourites, discover why nostalgia has become confectionery's defining trend and what comes next for brands.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pumpkin spice is moving beyond coffee into biscuits, protein bars, pancakes, yoghurt, pastries, snacks and confectionery for autumn 2026.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mondelēz is premiumising brands from Cadbury to Toblerone as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for indulgence and drive long-term growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
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