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Mars vs Hershey: Snickers takes cheeky swipe at Reese’s

Mars vs Hershey: Snickers takes cheeky swipe at Reese’s

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Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy amid cocoa volatility

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Mars doubles down on premiumisation to drive growth

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Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger amid growing backlash

Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger amid growing backlash

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Hershey’s next move: Rebuilding trust after cocoa cuts controversy

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Mondelēz International R&D VP Ian Noble: Food must innovate or decline

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