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Cloetta launches multisensory treats as texture trend grows

Cloetta launches multisensory treats as texture trend grows

09-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution

Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution

09-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Terry’s Chocolate Orange x Baileys fuel confectionery’s hottest trend

Terry’s Chocolate Orange x Baileys fuel confectionery’s hottest trend

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Food and beverage’s collaboration craze gains momentum

Food and beverage’s collaboration craze gains momentum

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Is traditional snack advertising becoming obsolete?

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