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The snack barometer: The Iran conflict and the limits of consumer resilience

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Hershey’s bets on AI to power growth

Hershey’s bets on AI to power growth

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Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

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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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Big Food splits: Smart move or strategic misstep?

Big Food splits: Smart move or strategic misstep?

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Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

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Nestlé returns to growth but recovery remains fragile

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Hershey bounces back as profits jump 93%

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