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Barry Callebaut moves beyond chocolate to drive growth

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Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors

Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors

09-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ghirardelli enters snack aisle in major move beyond chocolate

Ghirardelli enters snack aisle in major move beyond chocolate

09-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars’ vision for 2036: The trends set to transform food and nutrition

Mars’ vision for 2036: The trends set to transform food and nutrition

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