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Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks

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Wonka returns as Ferrero taps into experiential marketing boom

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Hershey’s profit surge masks deeper struggles

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Has the ‘better-for-you’ boom gone too far in kids’ snacks?

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7 ways GLP-1s are driving the freeze-dried snack frenzy

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Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?

Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?

29-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

4 forces forging the future of sweets and snacks

4 forces forging the future of sweets and snacks

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Where brands should focus their AI strategy now

Where brands should focus their AI strategy now

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What if chocolate’s flavour was never really about cocoa?

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Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push

Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push

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Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

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The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

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