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Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

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Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

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European-quality chocolates reshape the market with local production and competitive pricing

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Mars accelerates net zero ambitions with landmark energy deal

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CBE and specialty fats and oils emerge as the sustainable choice for chocolate and confectionery

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Mars rewrites confectionery marketing playbook with NYX partnership

Mars rewrites confectionery marketing playbook with NYX partnership

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Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate America’s 250th birthday with limited-edition products

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Mainstream chocolate sales take a hit, super-premium punches back

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Hershey’s bets on AI to power growth

Hershey’s bets on AI to power growth

11-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

05-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars takes first step into cocoa-free category

Mars takes first step into cocoa-free category

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From Nestlé to Mondelēz, alt chocolate is gaining real ground

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Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

06-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé returns to growth but recovery remains fragile

Nestlé returns to growth but recovery remains fragile

01-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Hershey bounces back as profits jump 93%

Hershey bounces back as profits jump 93%

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Mondelēz warns of anxious consumers as Middle East conflict threatens spending

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