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      <title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola confirms cyberattack as Fairlife operations halted]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Creatine appeal expands with mental health focus]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Creatine's benefits may extend beyond muscle growth, with new research exploring a potential role in mental health. Could the trending functional ingredient help tackle depression?]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pladis ramps up regenerative agriculture to safeguard critical supplies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pladis is supporting wheat growers through new regenerative agriculture programme, aimed at improving soil health, biodiversity and supply chain resilience.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Health vs Indulgence: Why consumers refuse to choose]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Health or indulgence? Today's consumers want both. Discover how food and drink manufacturers are combining wellness, functionality and pleasure to drive the next wave of innovation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Microplastics are emerging as a key concern for confectionery manufacturers, with potential contamination risks spanning ingredients, processing and packaging. But how serious is the threat, what does the science say, and what steps is the industry taking to minimise exposure?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lindt turns Dubai chocolate craze into ice cream]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lindt launches a limited-edition Dubai Style Sundae, bringing the viral pistachio and kadayif chocolate trend into ice cream and desserts.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The strategy powering Ritter Sport’s success]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ritter Sport is driving growth through global innovation, affordable premium positioning and sustainability, as it expands its appeal to chocolate consumers worldwide.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Four new cacao types just handed chocolate a lifeline]]></title>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[ Inside vibrant pods like these lies the raw genetic material that researchers hope will secure the global cocoa supply.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Could Mondelēz finally get its hands on Tim Tam?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/07/14/could-mondelez-reignite-its-pursuit-of-arnotts-as-kkr-eyes-sale/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Could Mondelēz International make a renewed bid for Arnott’s? With KKR reportedly preparing to sell the Australian biscuit and snacks giant, owner of Tim Tam, speculation is growing over whether the Cadbury maker will revisit a deal it narrowly missed in a bidding war six years ago.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Mondelez International</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Cadbury owner has named a familiar face as its new CFO.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gen Alpha and Beta: Confectionery’s next battleground]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[How Gen Alpha and Gen Beta are reshaping confectionery through texture-led innovation, sour flavours, sustainability, AI and social media discovery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aero meets Milkybar as Nestlé bets on brand power]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/07/13/nestle-launches-aero-milkybar-as-confectionery-brand-collaborations-surge/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé has launched Aero Milkybar, combining the bubbly texture of Aero with the creamy white chocolate taste of Milkybar. The move reflects a growing confectionery trend for brand collaborations, as manufacturers leverage established brands to drive consumer excitement, encourage trial and create new growth opportunities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Confectionery’s innovation dilemma: Doing more with less]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Rising costs, changing consumer demands, and new technologies are reshaping confectionery innovation. So what does the future hold for brands?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How PepsiCo’s nutrition lead is making Big Food healthier]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[PepsiCo nutrition leader Sue Gatenby reflects on four decades in nutrition, from helping shape the precursor to the Eatwell Guide to leading product reformulation, positive nutrition strategies and tackling misinformation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut returns to growth after two-year slump]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut reports first quarterly volume growth in two years, with Q3 Group volumes up 5.7%, despite a declining global chocolate market and ongoing cocoa price volatility.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hershey takes Reese’s Pieces into snacking with first new launch in a decade]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hershey is taking Reese's Pieces into snacking with a new chocolate cookie format, signalling a wider trend of confectionery brands expanding beyond confectionery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Growth to 2030: How FMCG firms can win amid market volatility]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[How can APAC food, nutra and other FMCG firms move forward to 2030?]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hershey’s Hollywood debut: New film brings founder’s legacy to life]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/07/08/hershey-brings-founder-milton-hersheys-story-to-the-big-screen/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hershey Company is bringing the story of founder Milton Hershey to the big screen. The upcoming film explores the confectionery pioneer's entrepreneurial journey, philanthropic legacy and the enduring connection between Hershey and Milton Hershey School.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Hershey is set to hit cinemas on 25 November 2026.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The alt cocoa boom: Big Chocolate’s new obsession]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[As climate change, crop disease and supply shortages drive cocoa prices to record highs, cocoa alternatives are moving from niche innovation to mainstream strategy. From cocoa-free ingredients and cultivated cocoa to investments by Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, Mars and Mondelēz, the confectionery industry is increasingly exploring solutions to reduce its reliance on traditional cocoa. But can alternative cocoa overcome challenges around taste, cost and consumer acceptance?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Hershey</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The cocoa alternatives market is booming.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé reformulates KitKat as consumer tastes change]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/07/07/nestle-reformulates-kitkat-across-europe-in-major-recipe-overhaul/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé is reformulating KitKat across Europe, adding hazelnut notes and a crispier texture in a major recipe overhaul. The move highlights how confectionery brands are adapting to evolving consumer tastes while balancing innovation with heritage.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Nestle</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Nestlé to reformulate KitKat recipe.]]></media:description>
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